The French defence minister, Jean Yves Le Drian called on world powers to tackle instability in Libya, after meeting Niger’s president, Mahamadou Issoufu on Friday.
Speaking after Issoufu who called for international military intervention, Le Drian said,
“Libya is chaos today and it is a breeding ground for terrorists that threaten the stability of Niger and, further afield, France. We think the moment has come to ensure the international community tackles the Libyan problem. I think this is also what President Issoufou believes."
Although the French defence minister stopped short of calling for intervention, several other African leaders have backed Issoufou’s calls for international military intervention in Libya, reports Reuters.
Speaking after Issoufu who called for international military intervention, Le Drian said,
“Libya is chaos today and it is a breeding ground for terrorists that threaten the stability of Niger and, further afield, France. We think the moment has come to ensure the international community tackles the Libyan problem. I think this is also what President Issoufou believes."
Although the French defence minister stopped short of calling for intervention, several other African leaders have backed Issoufou’s calls for international military intervention in Libya, reports Reuters.