Egypt has reopened its embassy in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet reported that the embassy had been closed for 12 years, and that this is the first time it has operated in that period. The date and ceremony details of the reopening are not yet known. Who announced it and why Egypt decided to reopen the embassy now are also not yet known. Reactions from Libyan authorities and the Egyptian government are not yet known.
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Egypt reopens embassy in Tripoli after 12 years, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English says the mission is operating for the first time in 12 years [F2]
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- Al Jazeera English reports Egypt has reopened its embassy in Tripoli.
- The embassy had been closed for 12 years, and this is the first time it has operated in that period, the outlet said.
- The report comes from Al Jazeera English alone; the date and ceremony details are not yet known.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishEgyptian embassy reopens in Libya for the first time in 12 years