Egypt conducts military exercise near Libya border

- In recent years, Egypt has foiled numerous attempts to smuggle weapons into the country from Libya

home > Middle East-Africa 06.03.2019 09:20

The Egyptian army on Tuesday conducted a major military exercise near the Libyan border.

The exercise was attended by Army Chief-of-Staff Mohamed Farid, according to an army statement.

The drills included tactical exercises simulating real-time combat scenarios.

Within recent years, the Egyptian army has foiled numerous attempts to smuggle weapons from neighboring Libya.

Mahmoud Barakat in Cairo

Anadolu Agency

energy@aa.com.tr

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