Turkey announces dispatch of military units to Libya
Following the collapse of the autocratic Gaddafi government and the ongoing divide in East and West over Libya in North Africa, Turkey's President Erdogan has announced plans to send troops to support a provisional government in the West. There have been a number of voices from Turkey to control intervention by Turkey.
In Libya, eight years ago, after the autocratic Gaddafi government collapsed in the Democratization Movement "Arab Spring", the country was divided into east and west and the fighting continued, but this month, eastern military organizations It is further strengthening its offensive against the capital, Tripoli, where the provisional government base in the western part is recognized by the United Nations.
Under such circumstances, Turkish President Erdogan, who signed a military agreement with the western transitional government, spoke on Tuesday, saying, `` We will stand by the legitimate government of Libya and respond to their requests '' and support the western transitional government. Has announced a policy to dispatch troops to the military.
If Turkey actually dispatches troops, there is concern that countries supporting eastern military organizations may decide to engage in military intervention.
In response, the Egyptian presidential office announced that President Sissi had spoken with U.S. President Trump over the phone, explaining his position in support of eastern military organizations and signaling strong concerns about foreign intervention in Libya. Did.
The Russian Presidency has also spoken out over Turkey's intervention, including announcing that Putin had talked with Italian Prime Minister Conte over the phone and had agreed that Libya should be settled peacefully. Out.