TRIPOLI: Libyan forces have warned European Union that if any vessels entering Libyan water without permission would be face air strikes, local media reported on Tuesday.
According to reports, the announcement came after European Union foreign minister agreed to launch a navel operation to combat people smugglers who have brought thousands of migrants on perilous journeys to Europe from Libya.
“Any vessel found in Libyan waters without previous cooperation or permission will be targeted by the air force,” Libyan air force commander Saqr Al-Jaroushi told Reuters.
