Contrary to a recent denial by Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) over allegations that “Syrian elements” are operating in the country, footage has emerged of “Syrian fighters” identifying themselves as the “Free [Syrian] Army in Libya” from the Mu’tasim Divison. Turkey backed Free Syrian Army militants at Libya. READ: UN-recognised Libyan leader denies presence of SyriansSyrian rebels loyal to Turkey show up in Libya. I still don’t get their utility in Libya, unless they’ll serve as auxiliary, guards or cannon fodder to the Turkish forces. More trusted by the Turks?pic.twitter.com/lNgf1h7RpQ — Hassan Hassan (@hxhassan) December 28, 2019Yesterday, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claimed that 300 Syrian fighters are already present in Libya, with another 1,000 currently encamped at a Turkish base.

Source: Libya Today December 30, 2019 15:56 UTC