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Algeria reopens consulate in Libya after eight-year absence

Algeria's ambassador also met with UN envoy Stephanie Williams to discuss Libya's future.
Algeria Libya

Algeria’s government has opened a new consulate in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, ending an eight-year absence due to the latter country’s civil war.

Algeria’s ambassador to Tripoli, Slimane Chenine, was present for the event, the country’s state-run press service reported on Sunday.

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