Turkey seeks two-year extension of Libya troop mandate
The mandate cites ongoing risks and threats that could impact Turkey’s interests in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked parliament to extend a mandate allowing the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya for another two years.
Details: The mandate, submitted to the parliament on Sunday, cited “ongoing risks and threats” that could impact Turkey’s interests as the reasons for the extension, according to a release on the legislative body’s website.
“Risks and threats affecting the wider region, including Turkey, persist and renewed conflict in Libya would adversely affect Turkey’s interests in both the Mediterranean basin and North Africa,” the mandate said.
The parliament is expected to vote on the mandate within two weeks, as the proposal seeks a 24-month extension from Jan. 2, 2026. It is likely to pass with the votes of Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party and its allies, who hold a majority.
