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Written question asked by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 17 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 February 2017. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Friday, 24 February 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Libya: United States Africa Command

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) the armed forces and (b) his Department provided support or assistance to US Operation Odyssey Lightning in Libya in 2016.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence works closely with our international partners, including the US, on counter-Daesh operations. In 2016, US air-to-air refuelling aircraft provided support to Operation Odyssey Lightning from RAF Mildenhall. The operation was conducted with the consent of the Libyan Government and in accordance with the law of armed conflict.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64014
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Armed forces Ministry of Defence Libya United States Africa Command
Link
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