Egypt's position on the national activity of Libyan immigrants 1922-1939 AD

Abstract

This paper examines Egypt's attitude towards the national activities of Libyan migrants between 1922 and 1939, which is a significant component of the history of the Libyan national movement. The study looks at a number of important topics, such as comprehending the causes, conditions, and incentives underlying the mass exodus of Libyans at this time. It also clarifies Egypt's position (both the government and the populace) about Libyan migrants in Egypt, pointing out notable differences between official and popular perceptions. The Egyptian government's official position on Libyan migrants came off as inflexible, strongly opposing any political action on their part to preserve Egypt's ties with Italy and heavily impacted by British protection policy for Egypt. In order to maintain it's stability and independence, this policy of the government even went so far as to arrest or drive out some Libyan migrants. In the meantime, the general Egyptian position denounced Italian policy in Libya, sympathised with migrants, and supported the national movement in Libya. Additionally, the study elucidates Italian policy in Egypt with relation to Libyan migrants' political activity. Italian intelligence services in Egypt sought to limit Libyan migrants' ability to support armed conflict in Libya and exerted pressure on the Egyptian government to keep an eye on migrant leaders and border controls. These measures were taken with the intention of stifling migrant activity and movement and aiding in the defeat of the Libyan resistance movement.