
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan's Benghazi Handshake and its Meaning for Libya
An article analyzes the significance of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's meeting and handshake with Saddam Haftar in Benghazi for the political landscape of Libya.
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An article analyzes the significance of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's meeting and handshake with Saddam Haftar in Benghazi for the political landscape of Libya.

Two Italian Sumud activists detained in Benghazi, Libya, are being treated as 'illegal migrants' after being accused of illegal entry, with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani expressing hope for their swift return.

High-ranking Libyan sources, speaking to Türkiye Today, indicated that Libya will never complete negotiations with Greece, days after Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis visited Tripoli and Benghazi.

American diplomacy is reportedly taking action in Libya, aiming to bridge the deep chasm between the country's rival political and military forces in Benghazi and Tripoli.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is visiting Benghazi for critical talks with Khalifa Haftar, focusing on the Turkish-Libyan memorandum, migration, and investment opportunities, aiming to maintain open channels with both Tripoli and Benghazi.

Rising inflation has tempered Ramadan celebrations across Libya, with families struggling with higher prices, though residents in Benghazi are embracing the spirit of the holy month through mutual aid.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's diplomatic engagements include visits to Tripoli and Benghazi in Libya, followed by a trip to Egypt, all occurring after the 'Mecca Agreement,' highlighting the strategic timing of these events in Turkish foreign policy.

Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalın held a meeting with Lt. Gen. Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi.

Turkey has brought together Libya’s two rival militaries for international exercises, signaling a move to extend an olive branch to the Benghazi administration while firmly supporting the Tripoli-based regime, in a bid to further its Mediterranean ambitions.
After years of conflict, Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city, is focusing on national reconstruction and a rebirth, with aspirations to emulate the development of cities like Dubai.

Former US President Donald Trump has issued new threats and a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, stating that 'hell will break loose' if the Iranian regime does not open the Strait of Hormuz or make a deal.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is scheduled to travel to Benghazi, Libya, for a meeting with Khalifa Haftar and will also meet with Tripoli officials, attending the inauguration of the new Greek Consulate General building.

Libya is facing renewed turmoil following the assassination of eastern military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri in Benghazi, coupled with oil strikes and central bank instability.

Palestinian solidarity activists were arrested on May 24 after entering eastern Libya, a region controlled by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. The activists are believed to be associated with a Gaza flotilla.

Director Michael Bay is officially adapting his first war movie in ten years, following his 2016 film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi."

Fifteen years after Gaddafi's fall, Marshal Khalifa Haftar, self-proclaimed 'savior' of the nation, has extended his authoritarian grip over three-quarters of Libya, combining a firm security approach with infrastructure development from his base in Benghazi.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the International Office of Migration (IOM), has received 145 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja.

Fifteen years after the revolution that deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, the eastern city of Benghazi has seen a rebirth with relatively stable security, though immediate reunification of Libya does not appear to be on the agenda.