Britain will send troops to Tunisia in an attempt to prevent ISIS fighters crossing over from Libya.
The UK trainers were sent in February to train the Tunisian army in how to guard their border with Libya.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon voiced his concerns about the increase of numbers of ISIS fighters along the Libyan coastline.
He went on to say that British troops would assist Tunisian forces increase border security.
‘With Daesh terrorists determined to target civilians wherever they can, this training will help Tunisian forces to increase their border security. It underlines our commitment to peace and security in the region.’
A team will train Tunisian forces that are responsible for apprehending people crossing the border illegally.
He confirmed that he is not currently planning to deploy ground troops to Libya in a combat role.
“Before taking any military action in Libya, we would seek an invitation from the new Libyan Government,” he said.
‘I granted permission for the US to use our bases… because they are trying to prevent Daesh from using Libya as a base from which to plan and carry out attacks that threaten the stability of Libya and the region and potentially the United Kingdom and our people too.’
