Turkish decision to send troops to Libya rapped

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain has condemned the decision of the Republic of Turkey to send military forces to the state of Libya, stressing that this decision is a rejected interference in the internal affairs of Libya and a violation of international legitimacy and relevant Security Council resolutions.

It added that the decision contradicts with the Arab stance adopted by the Arab League on December 31, 2019, and impedes efforts to restore peace and stability throughout Libya. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges the international community to fulfil its responsibilities in addressing this development, which constitutes a threat to Arab national security and to the entire region.

It stresses the need to back all efforts to eliminate terrorism and deter all terrorist organisations in Libya and support international efforts seeking a comprehensive settlement and the restoration of the national state and its institutions, in order for it to play its role in achieving development and prosperity for the brotherly Libyan people.

Libya’s eastern-based Parliament yesterday rejected an agreement that would allow Ankara to send troops to Libya. The Libyan House of Representatives (HoR) in Tobruk voted against a deployment requested by the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).

The Western-based GNA had asked for military help from Turkey, and the parliament in Ankara on Thursday voted in favour of the deployment of troops.

As well as voting against the deployment and cooperation with Turkey, the HoR also voted unanimously to refer GNA Prime Minister Fayez Serraj to be prosecuted for “high treason” because of the deals signed with Ankara under his watch.The Libyan deputies also voted to cut relations with Turkey.