The U.S. Wants To Reopen Embassy In Libya

The move to reopen a U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya comes as Moscow holds significant influence in the country.

The U.S. is seeking to reopen an embassy in Libya.

The State Department requested $12.7 million “to enable a potential resumption of embassy operations in Libya, providing operational expenses for a planned Diplomatic Travel and Support Operations Facility as well as increased utilization of dedicated aircraft stationed in Malta for flights to Tripoli.”

The move to reopen a U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya comes as Moscow holds significant influence in the country.

The budget request states with Russia’s influence rising on NATO’s southern border, U.S. presence with trips to Libya is vital to preserving their long-term security interests.

The original U.S. embassy in Libya suspended operations in 2014 due to civil unrest.