Libya: Syria reopens embassy in Tripoli after 13-year closure

After over 13 years of closure following the Syrian revolution in 2011, Syria’s embassy in Libya’s capital Tripoli has reopened, according to the Libya Observer on August 21st.

The reopening happened alongside a visit to Libya by a Syrian foreign ministry delegation, which was led by the deputy director of Arab affairs, Mohammad Jafal.

There is a large community of Syrian refugees residing in Libya, and earlier in August Syria sent a delegation to facilitate urgent consular services and to settle the legal status of its nationals, until the embassy could be reopened.

Libya Observer