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Libya Accuses Greece of Maritime Sovereignty Violation

7/14/2025

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Libya has taken a bold step by filing a complaint with the UN, accusing Greece of infringing on its maritime sovereignty in the eastern Mediterranean. Citing a contentious 2019 maritime agreement with Türkiye, Libya denounces Greece's exploration licenses in disputed waters and calls for urgent international dialogue to ease rising tensions and reaffirm its dedication to peaceful negotiations.

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Libya has taken a bold step by filing a complaint with the UN, accusing Greece of infringing on its maritime sovereignty in the eastern Mediterranean. Citing a contentious 2019 maritime agreement with Türkiye, Libya denounces Greece's exploration licenses in disputed waters and calls for urgent international dialogue to ease rising tensions and reaffirm its dedication to peaceful negotiations.