US Consulate in Benghazi expected to reopen and issue visas soon, says NDA General Manager Furjani
via Libya Herald4 min read
Mahmoud Furjani, General Manager of the National Development Agency in Benghazi, announced that the US Consulate in the city is expected to reopen and resume visa issuance services. This development, according to Furjani's social media post, is attributed to recent diplomatic efforts by Saddam Hafter. Hafter reportedly engaged with various US officials, including the Secretary of State, National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, Ambassador Berndt, members of Congress, the US administration, and Advisor Boulos. Furjani stated that these efforts led to a re-evaluation of a previous US decision and the resumption of visa issuance.
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