7 hours agoBig risk of Mediterranean war: Turkey rushes Libya
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The threat of a military clash in the Mediterranean has become even greater after talks in which Turkey has expressed its readiness to send troops to Libya to protect the country's UN-renowned government. Such a move would jeopardise a direct military confrontation with General Khalifa Haftar, [...]
Such a move would jeopardise a direct military confrontation with General Khalifa Haftar, the Eastern Libyan military commander thought to be preparing to oust the country's government.
The United Arab Emirates, but Egypt, which supports the Haftar forces, can also be involved in this conflict, writes The Guardian, translates Periscope.
Turkey, already in numerous disputes with the US Congress and the EU on many fronts last week, signed an agreement with Libya Government that allows the sending of troops from Turkey. The agreement, which was sent to the Turkish Parliament on Saturday, provides a swift response to the Libyan police and military.
Turkish support for the Libyan government led by Fayez al Seraj has so far been limited only to fears and weapons, and the agreement represents an extension of the already existing tensions.
The general's forces in question have already bombed Misrata Airport and are threatening Turkey not to send troops. /Periscope
