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Cairo frets over workers in Libya as Tripoli struggles to establish security

As Libya inches toward a political resolution of its long war, Egypt is focusing on protecting its workers in the country.

Vehicles belonging to Libyan fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) are pictured during clashes with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar in al-Hira region 70 km south of the capital Tripoli, on April 23, 2019. - At least 264 people have been killed and over 1,200 wounded in weeks of fighting on the outskirts of Libya's capital, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, as African leaders gathered in Cairo to discuss the crisis. (Photo by Mahmud TURKIA / AFP)        (Photo credit sh
Vehicles belonging to Libyan fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord are pictured during clashes with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Hifter south of the capital Tripoli, on April 23, 2019. — MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP via Getty Images

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