Africom libya news

Africom, the United States Africa Command, has been involved in various activities in Libya since the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Africom's activities in Libya:

  1. Africom's role in Libya's security: In a recent interview, the Commander of Africom, General Stephen Townsend, discussed the command's role in supporting Libya's security efforts. He stated that Africom is working with the Libyan government to build its military capacity and to counter terrorist threats. (Source: Defense News, February 2023)
  2. Africom's training mission in Libya: In January 2023, Africom announced the launch of a new training mission in Libya, aimed at building the capacity of the Libyan military. The mission, known as Operation Freedom's Sentinel, will provide training and advisory assistance to the Libyan military. (Source: Stars and Stripes, January 2023)
  3. Africom's support for Libya's counter-terrorism efforts: In a recent statement, Africom highlighted its support for Libya's counter-terrorism efforts. The command stated that it is working with the Libyan government to disrupt and defeat terrorist organizations, such as ISIS and al-Qaeda. (Source: Africom, February 2023)
  4. Africom's humanitarian assistance in Libya: In response to the humanitarian crisis in Libya, Africom has provided assistance to affected populations. In 2022, the command provided food, shelter, and medical assistance to displaced persons and refugees in Libya. (Source: Africom, December 2022)
  5. Africom's cooperation with Libyan military: In a recent meeting, the Commander of Africom, General Stephen Townsend, met with the Libyan Chief of Staff, General Abdel-Razek al-Naduri, to discuss cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on issues such as counter-terrorism, security, and military cooperation. (Source: Libya Herald, February 2023)

Some recent news articles related to Africom's activities in Libya include:

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not reflect the current situation on the ground.