Eastern Libya’s Endorsement of Maritime Agreement With Turkey Undermines U.S. Allies in the Mediterranean
Sinan Ciddi | Oct 22, 2026
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At the beginning of this year, the speaker of eastern Libya’s parliament described a proposed maritime border deal with Turkey as “built on illegality.” However, on October 20, the same parliament unanimously approved the agreement. The agreement violates Greece’s internationally recognized maritime rights, opens the way for Turkish drilling in contested waters, and raises the prospect for armed conflict between Turkey and Greece.

















