A picture taken on January 20, 2020, shows a view of Martyr's square in the Libyan capital Tripoli. A peaceful solution to Libya's protracted conflict remains uncertain despite an international agreement struck in Germany, analysts say, as a fragile ceasefire between warring factions brought only a temporary truce. / AFP / Mahmud TURKIA
A picture taken on January 20, 2020, shows a view of Martyr's square in the Libyan capital Tripoli. A peaceful solution to Libya's protracted conflict remains uncertain despite an international agreement struck in Germany, analysts say, as a fragile ceasefire between warring factions brought only a temporary truce. / AFP / Mahmud TURKIA
A picture taken on January 20, 2020, shows a view of Martyr's square in the Libyan capital Tripoli. A peaceful solution to Libya's protracted conflict remains uncertain despite an international agreement struck in Germany, analysts say, as a fragile ceasefire between warring factions brought only a temporary truce. / AFP / Mahmud TURKIA
A picture taken on January 20, 2020, shows a view of Martyr's square in the Libyan capital Tripoli. A peaceful solution to Libya's protracted conflict remains uncertain despite an international agreem

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Sightline with Tim Marshall: What is Turkey doing in Libya?

In this week's episode, Tim Marshall explains why Ankara has intervened in the Libyan conflict

Tim Marshall

January 22, 2020

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The Ottoman Empire stretched all the way to what is now Libya  - but why on earth is modern Turkey gambling for influence there - even sending troops? Well, it’s not just earth they’re interested in – it's the sea, and what lies beneath.

In this week's episode, Tim Marshall explains why Ankara has intervened in the North African country's conflict, on the side of the beleagured Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli.

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