Egypt says political accord not enough to tackle terrorism in Libya

‘Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry says a potential political agreement in Libya would not counter the threat posed by the ISIL Takfiri terrorists who have a base of support in eastern Libya.

Shoukry made the remarks during a press conference in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Tuesday.

“The approach by several countries, which imagine an accord between politicians will deal with the effects of terrorism, is astonishing,” the Egyptian foreign minister said.’

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