French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that French special forces have been engaged in “unofficial military action” against ISIS in Libya. The report says the operation is being conducted by a unit of France’s elite GIGN anti-terrorist force and involves sending commandos to Libya with orders from Paris to carry out raids on suspected Islamic State The paper claims that President François Hollande authorised the action, although the defence ministry has declined to comment. PARIS (Reuters) - French special forces and intelligence commandos are engaged in covert operations against Islamic State militants in Libya in conjunction with the United States and Britain, the French newspaper Le Monde reported on Wednesday. A source close to the defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify Le Monde’s sources.
French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that French special forces have been engaged in “unofficial military action” against ISIS in Libya. The report says the operation is being conducted by a unit of France’s elite GIGN anti-terrorist force and involves sending commandos to Libya with orders from Paris to carry out raids on suspected Islamic State The paper claims that President François Hollande authorised the action, although the defence ministry has declined to comment. A source close to the defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify Le Monde’s sources.