Libya reveals how Turkey blackmailed country into energy, mercenary deals
At the time it seemed farcical. Why would Turkey, which backs the Syrian opposition, send Syrians to fight and die in Libya?
A member of security forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government checks his weapon during a security deployment in Tarhouna city, Libya June 11, 2020. (photo credit: ISMAIL ZITOUNY/ REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN