Libya is making news again as another breeding ground for IS. It's being described as critical for European security as to do nothing would be to allow the establishment of IS similar to Iraq only across the Med from the shores of Southern Europe. IS has already made gains in the country.
Isis will reach Med within two months ‘unless West intervenes’ | The Times
IS strengthens presence on Libyan coast | Middle East Eye
Italy has already said they would be prepared to fight as part of an international coalition to help strike IS targets. They've even offered to lead if rival factions inside Libya could be convinced to cease fighting.
Italy 'Ready to Fight' in Libya if Needed, Foreign Minister Says
Following air strikes from the Egyptian Air Force in retaliation for the beheading of 21 Egyptian citizens (christians), Egypt has called for international action to help contain the spread of IS in Libya. However the Libyan Government strongly condemned the action deeming it an assault on Libyan sovereignty.
BBC News - Islamic State: Egypt urges international intervention in Libya
Egypt says it has bombed militants in Libya - IHS Jane's 360
Isis will reach Med within two months ‘unless West intervenes’ | The Times
IS strengthens presence on Libyan coast | Middle East Eye
Italy has already said they would be prepared to fight as part of an international coalition to help strike IS targets. They've even offered to lead if rival factions inside Libya could be convinced to cease fighting.
Italy 'Ready to Fight' in Libya if Needed, Foreign Minister Says
Following air strikes from the Egyptian Air Force in retaliation for the beheading of 21 Egyptian citizens (christians), Egypt has called for international action to help contain the spread of IS in Libya. However the Libyan Government strongly condemned the action deeming it an assault on Libyan sovereignty.
BBC News - Islamic State: Egypt urges international intervention in Libya
Egypt says it has bombed militants in Libya - IHS Jane's 360