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US President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing to restore a diplomatic presence in Libya, according to US State Department officials.
The US is working to reopen a temporary diplomatic facility in the Libyan capital Tripoli to advance UN efforts to achieve stability and hold national elections in the country, according to Al-Monitor.
The administration has requested $57.2 million from the 2025 budget to fund this intensive diplomatic presence in Libya, with a focus on providing the security and resources necessary for the success of this operation.
These steps come as the United States tries to counter Russia’s growing presence in Libya and Africa by strengthening its influence.
It is expected that this process will take approximately one to two years to complete the processing and commissioning of the diplomatic facility.
Analysts predicted the move could face opposition from some members of the US Congress, who still bear the aftermath of the 2012 attack on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi that killed US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others.
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