Erdogan, Putin Hold More Discussions on Libya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Libya as Ankara prepares for the possible deployment of soldiers to the war-torn country.
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Turkey plans to set up military base in Libya: Local media
Turkey is planning to establish a military base in Libya aimed at providing greater support for the Tripoli-based unity Government of National Accord (GNA) in the wake of a military deal signed between the two sides last month.
Bosnia Failing to Ready Local Staff for Syria Returnees
A preoccupation with the security aspect of bringing back men, women and children from former Islamic State territory means Bosnia has neglected to fully involve social workers, teachers and health professionals in areas where returnees will be settled, according to an analysis by BIRN.
America’s Unreliable Friends: Today’s Allies Are Tomorrow’s Enemies
One might postulate that the United States is regularly supporting so-called allies whose very nature will eventually generate blowback that will do terrible damage to actual American interests. The recent example of the mass shooting at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida by Saudi Second Lieutenant Mohammed Alshamrani is illustrative. Alshamrani killed three American sailors while three other Saudi students filmed what was taking place, presumably for posting on social media.
Turkish legislators to sign off on Libya military support deal
Tripoli could request vehicles, equipment and weapons for use in army, navy and air operations as well as intelligence.
Turkey has moved closer to providing military support for Libya’s internationally recognised government after a bilateral deal was sent to the Libyan parliament. The agreement includes provisions for launching a “quick reaction force” – if requested by Tripoli.
Isil ‘matchmaker’ who lured British teen bride to Syria is deported to France
Turkey has deported to France the “Islamic State matchmaker” who lured a British teen bride to Syria as part of a drive to send foreign fighters back to their countries of origin.
Belgium expands terrorism database to beef up prisoner surveillance
Belgium is reshuffling and expanding its terrorism database in order to better equip law enforcement authorities to monitor and share information about “potentially dangerous people,” particularly behind bars.
Former soldier who fled to Syria arrested on her return to Ireland
Lisa Smith, 38, moved to Syria in 2015 to live under Isis rule after converting to Islam.
A former member of the Irish defence forces who moved to Syria to live under Islamic State has returned to Ireland and been arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences.
ISIL is not dead, it just moved to Africa
Illegal armed groups are opportunistic by nature. They usually start their operations and recruit followers in countries where there is poverty, corruption, religious conflict or ethnic strife, and where the security forces are unable to keep the public safe and illegal formations under control.
Burkina Faso Seeks to Defend Gold Sector Against Militants
Burkina Faso is facing a challenge on how to protect its gold industry against a wave of jihadist violence that last month left scores of mining employees dead in a single attack.