General Thomas Waldhauser made the remarks at the recent Munich Security Conference, ahead of Operation Flintlock, a joint military exercise being hosted by seven African nations. In the east, General Khalifa Haftar — head of the Libyan National Army — holds sway over the House of Representatives. General Waldhauser acknowledged that Russia would likely play a role in any solution. At the Munich Security Conference, Nigerian Major General Babagana Monguno said the association of global terror groups means international cooperation is vital. General Waldhauser said the U.S. military takes such allegations seriously when working with partners.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 24, 2017 09:32 UTC