French newspaper Le Point has reported that French special forces have been engaged in “ unofficial military action ” against ISIS 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 François Hollande authorised the strikes , although the defence ministry has declined to comment . What Le Monde called “France’s secret war in Libya” involved occasional targeted strikes against leaders of the ultra-radical Islamist group, prepared by discreet action on the ground, to try to slow its growth in Libya. A source close to the defence ministry , Jean - Yves Le Drian , said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify Le Monde ’s sources .
French newspaper Le Point has reported that French special forces have been engaged in “ unofficial military action ” against ISIS 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 François Hollande authorised the strikes , although the defence ministry has declined to comment . A source close to the defence ministry , Jean - Yves Le Drian , said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify Le Monde ’s sources .