French soldiers are already operating in Mali, Ivory Coast and the Central African Republic ©Philippe Desmazes (AFP)
French special forces and intelligence commandos are engaged in covert operations against Islamic State militants in Libya in conjunction with the United States and Britain, the French newspaper Le Monde reported on Wednesday.
It said President Francois Hollande had authorized "unofficial military action" by both an elite armed forces unit and the covert action service of the DGSE intelligence agency in the conflict-ridden North African state, which has two rival governments and largely ungoverned desert spaces.
What Le Monde called "France's secret war in Libya" involved occasional targeted strikes against leaders of the ultra-radical Islamist group, prepared by discreet action on the ground, to try to slow its growth in Libya.
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WNU Editor: Libya officials have also confirmed these reports .... Libya Officials: French Special Forces on Ground Fighting IS (AP).
More News On Reports That French Special Forces Are Waging A 'Secret War' In Libya
French special forces reportedly among effort against Isis in Libya -- The Guardian
France special forces waging 'secret war' against Isil in Libya -- The Telegraph
French Special Forces in Libya: report -- AFP
France 'in secret war against Isis in Libya' -- The Local.fr
Is Paris Conducting Covert Anti-Daesh Operations in Libya? -- Sputnik
France waging secret war in Libya - report -- RT
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