A general view shows Libya's El Sharara oilfield © Ismail Zetouni / Reuters
IBTimes: ISIS In Libya: Oil Used By Islamic State May Expand Foothold In North African Country, French Defense Minister Warns
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Monday the Islamic State group is eyeing Libyan oil as it spreads from its stronghold in the coastal city of Sirte to deeper within the North African nation. Le Drian’s warning came as world powers try to convince Libya’s rival administrations to form a national unity government to stop ISIS militants from expanding their foothold, according to France24 News.
"They are in Sirte, their territory extends 250 kilometers (155 miles) along the coast, but they are starting to penetrate the interior and to be tempted by access to oil wells and reserves," Le Drian reportedly told RTL radio.
WNU Editor: No one should be surprised. There is a lot of money in the oil fields of Libya .... and ISIS knows that.
More News On The Islamic State Targeting Libya's Oil Fields
Libya ISIS expanding to takeover oil wells - France -- France 24
ISIS a step away from Libya oil wells, plans to seize them – French DM -- RT
Chaos in Libya: It’s the oil, stupid -- Reuters
ISIS eyes oil as it advances to Libyan interior: French minister -- DNA
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