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Ankara Vows To Retaliate Against Attacks On Its Interests In Libya

May 21 2020

Libya

Turkey will respond vigorously to any attack on its interests in Libya by forces loyal to eastern militia leader Khalifa Haftar, according to a senior Turkish official quoted by Bloomberg News.

The pledge was made hours after Haftar's air force chief threatened a major air campaign against the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), including Turkish positions.

Turkey is prepared to defend its interests in Libya using drones and warships stationed near Tripoli, the senior...

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