France 24: France suspends role in NATO naval mission over tensions with Turkey
France has informed NATO that it is suspending its involvement in a naval operation in the Mediterranean after the results of a probe into an incident between French and Turkish warships, an official at the Armed Forces ministry said on Wednesday.
The official said in a letter to NATO's Secretary-General that France had made four demands to clarify the role of the Sea Guardian operation, including its cooperation with an EU mission that is enforcing a UN arms embargo to Libya.
Ties between NATO allies France and Turkey have soured in recent weeks over Libya, Northern Syria and drilling in the eastern Mediterranean.
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France pulls out of NATO naval mission in the Mediterranean -- Politico
France suspends role in Nato Mediterranean mission after incident with Turkey -- Middle East Monitor
France suspends role in NATO naval mission after Turkey tensions -- Al Jazeera
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