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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 10 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Libya: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support UK armed forces provided to the Tripoli Revolutionary Brigade in advance of its takeover of the Libyan capital in August 2011.

Answer

As stated in my responses in June and October 2021 to Questions 14221, 14222 and 14223, throughout 2011 the UK Government sought to respond to rapidly changing and volatile dynamics in order to protect Libyan civilians and wider UK interests. The UK's objective was clear: protect civilians and promote stability in Libya in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolution 1973 and in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR.

Given the amount of time that has elapsed since 2011 I would be happy to provide the hon. Member with a fuller written answer concerning assessments produced of the two Libyan brigades in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15767
Session
2022-23
Related items
Libya: Armed Conflict
Thursday, 16 June 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Deposited Paper DEP2023-0009
Thursday, 16 June 2022
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed conflict Libya Military aid
Link
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