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Turkey Will Send More Troops To Libya If Egyptian Forces Breach Border

• https://www.zerohedge.com, Via AlMasdarNews.com

According to their sources, the Turkish newspaper said that Ankara "is closely watching the consequences of the Egyptian parliament's decision."

Their sources stressed that if "Egypt sends military forces to Libya, Turkey has a plan to increase its forces and military equipment in Libya to stand up to the Egyptian forces."

It also quoted Turkish sources as saying that Ankara "is ready to respond to any attack on its forces present in Libya, whatever the party that carried out the attack."

Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin had recently confirmed that his country "does not want to escalate tensions and confront Egypt in Libya," but at the same time he stressed support for the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli.

He said in this regard: "When looking at this general scene, it becomes clear that we have no intention of confronting Egypt, France, or any other country there (in Libya)."

Currently, Turkey is the only foreign country that has national troops present inside of Libya.

Early this week Egypt's parliament approved sending its national forces to assist Gen. Khalifa Haftar in Libya, however, it doesn't appear Sisi has moved on the authorization yet. Turkey has long backed Tripoli with ground and air forces, including drones.


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