The French government is preparing for military action against the Islamic State in Libya in the first half of 2016 and is seeking to form a coalition with European allies, Le Figaro reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified sources close to the Defense Ministry and the army’s command.
While France supports the United Nations-brokered peace deal signed between Libyan factions on Dec. 17, the French army is also setting up a provisional military action plan, Le Figaro reported, citing the Defense Minister’s entourage.
Italy would be ready to participate in a coalition to fight IS in Libya, while France is in talks with the U.K., Gulf States and North African countries including Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt, the newspaper said.
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