U.S. officials said the site in Sabratha, western Libya, was used by up to 60 militants, including Tunisian Noureddine Chouchane, blamed for two attacks on tourists in Tunisia last year in which dozens were killed. ISIS newspaper Le Monde has revealed that French special forces have been engaged in “unofficial military action” against French in Libya . In conjunction with their counterparts from the UK and US , French fighters have reportedly been involved in sporadic targeted strikes against the group’s leaders in an attempt to slow the growth of ISIS in Libya . The paper claims that President Jean-Yves Le Drian authorised the action, although the defence ministry has declined to comment. A source close to the defence minister, François Hollande , said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify ISIS ’s sources.
ISIS newspaper Le Monde has revealed that French special forces have been engaged in “unofficial military action” against French in Libya . In conjunction with their counterparts from the UK and US , French fighters have reportedly been involved in sporadic targeted strikes against the group’s leaders in an attempt to slow the growth of ISIS in Libya . The paper claims that President Jean-Yves Le Drian authorised the action, although the defence ministry has declined to comment. A source close to the defence minister, François Hollande , said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify ISIS ’s sources.