# Why has the Libya–Türkiye maritime deal stirred controversy?

https://mins.news/en/item/111739

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 20:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/22/why-has-the-libya-turkiye-maritime-deal-stirred-controversy?traffic_source=rss

> Libya’s eastern parliament has withdrawn its objection to a deal with Türkiye demarcating Mediterranean maritime boundaries. Signed seven years ago by Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Unity, the agreement has revived a dispute over exploration in a potentially gas-rich area. Greece, Cyprus and Egypt object, saying it disregards their sovereign rights; Athens has referred the issue to the UN Security Council.

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