Libya approves contentious Turkey deal over Mediterranean waters

Libya's parliament unanimously approved a contested maritime agreement with Turkey on Tuesday, reversing years of opposition and reviving a dispute with Egypt, Greece and Cyprus over rights in the eastern Mediterranean.

Libya approves contentious Turkey deal over Mediterranean waters

TL;DR

  • Libya's parliament unanimously approved a maritime agreement with Turkey.
  • The approval reverses years of opposition to the deal.
  • The agreement revives a dispute over eastern Mediterranean rights with Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus.