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Libya – French Missiles Found In Rebel Base

Libya – French Missiles Found In Rebel Base
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France has a few awkward questions to answer following the discovery of US-made Javelin missile traceable back to them were found in the camp of forces loyal to rebel leader Gen Haftar.  The rogue Libyan general was behind an attack on the Capital and home to the internationally recognised internationally recognised government, Tripoli and supplying arms to the would be in breach of the UN arms embargo. France has been suspected of supplying them with weapons – something they deny, however they have offered diplomatic support.

Hand Launched Missiles are increasingly finding their way into rebel hands
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The Four anti-tank missiles found are according to Frances defence ministry “unusable” and were due to be destroyed, however, this doesn’t look good given their support for the rebels and if they were taken covertly throws question marks over their security measures. Either way, it is embarrassing.

The battle has cost hundreds of lives and if weapons keep being supplied to the parties this could be a long and bloody civil war.

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