Libya ratifies 2019 Turkey maritime deal; Greece, Egypt, Cyprus alarmed

Libya's House of Representatives has ratified the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime delimitation agreement after a seven-year delay, reviving a contested claim over Eastern Mediterranean waters. The move escalates regional tensions, as Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus view the accord as infringing on their maritime rights and energy exploration zones. The ratification signals a potential shift in regional alliances and could complicate ongoing energy and security negotiations.

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