ISTANBUL, June 17 ― Turkey shot back yesterday at “unacceptable” criticism from France over its armed support for the government in the Libyan capital Tripoli, accusing Paris of being an obstacle to peace. Turkey, supported by its main regional ally Qatar, backs the UN-recognised Government...
A Turkish flag flies at Nato headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, February 28, 2020. — Reuters pic
France, despite public denials, has long been suspected of favouring Haftar, who has the backing of Egypt, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. The heated exchange risks raising tension further between Ankara and Paris, two Nato allies whose relations have deteriorated since 2016.
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