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Defence in the Media: 14 September 2016

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Today's headlines include reporting about the Foreign Affairs Committee's review of the former Prime Minister's actions during the Libya intervention in 2011.

Libya Report

The majority of today's papers carry articles on the Foreign Affairs Committee report which examine David Cameron's decisions on Libya.

An FCO spokesperson said:

The decision to intervene was an international one, called for by the Arab League and authorised by the United Nations Security Council. Muammar Qadhafi was unpredictable, and he had the means and motivation to carry out his threats.  His actions could not be ignored, and required decisive and collective international action. Throughout the campaign we stayed within the United Nations mandate to protect civilians. After four decades of Qadhafi misrule, Libya undoubtedly faces huge challenges. The UK will continue to play a leading role within the international community to support the internationally recognised Libyan Government of National Accord. We have allocated £10million this year to help the new Government to restore stability, rebuild the economy, defeat Daesh and tackle the criminal gangs that threaten the security of Libyans and exploit illegal migrants. HMS Enterprise and HMS Diamond are both currently deployed to support the EU naval operation to tackle illegal migration, people smuggling and arms trafficking.

Image of the Day

Italian Paratroopers drop into Norfolk for Ex ITALIAN STALLION
Troops from the Italian Army’s elite Savoia Cavalleria Regiment, which translates from Italian into royal house cavalry, have joined forces with their British counterparts, The Household Cavalry Regiment to take part in the appropriately named exercise ‘Italian Stallion’ its title reflecting the unit’s prancing white rampant horse which they proudly display on their shoulders.

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