booktalesy Chapter 110 Opportunity
Chapter 110 Opportunity
Chapter 110 Opportunity
Just as the Libyan government and the Chad government reached a ceasefire agreement, Tuareg rebels in northern Mali moved south and launched an attack on government-controlled areas.
Unable to resist, the Malian government forces appealed to the United Nations for assistance, hoping that the UN would send peacekeeping troops to stop the rebels from advancing south.
This is the third civil war in Mali this year.
In March of this year, a coup d'état was staged by a group of military personnel in Mali, and the Touré government was overthrown.
Following mediation by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a transitional government was established in Mali in April.
The transitional government lasted less than four months before being replaced by the Government of National Unity.
The government of national unity failed to hold presidential elections within the promised timeframe, which triggered the civil unrest.
Immediately after being elected president, Obama expressed his concern about the fight against terrorism in North Africa and the "tribal wars".
At a UN Security Council meeting, the French ambassador to the United Nations stated that "tribal wars" have had a serious negative impact on France's counter-terrorism efforts, and demanded an immediate ceasefire in Libya and Chad, with a shift of focus to counter-terrorism in North Africa.
The Chad representative tearfully recounted the economic and human losses caused to Chad by the Libyan bombings at the United Nations, but remained silent about the fact that Chad had initiated the conflict.
Britain, Russia, and several other countries have simultaneously called for a ceasefire in Libya and Chad.
Even the Arab League, which is the strongest supporter of Libya, has softened its stance.
Since international public opinion overwhelmingly favors a ceasefire, Libya has stopped insisting on it.
It's just a 100-day ceasefire agreement.
If the situation in Guinea becomes unfavorable, war could break out again at any time.
Qin Rui is still very satisfied with the result so far.
Libya's initial goal was simply to recapture the Tibesti Mountains, but its current line of control has extended nearly 1000 kilometers into Chad, far exceeding previous expectations.
Although this 1000-kilometer stretch is mostly desert and semi-desert, the economic benefits are not significant.
The strength Libya demonstrated during the war has greatly enhanced its status in North Africa and its international image.
Even before the ceasefire agreement was reached between Libya and Chad, the French military had already begun shifting its focus to Guinea.
Mali borders Guinea and is Guinea's neighbor.
Unlike the desert regions of south-central Libya, Guinea is surrounded by mountains, lush vegetation, and a complex environment, making the Guinean army's control over the border very weak.
After the outbreak of the civil war in Mali, a large number of armed militants poured into Guinea through the Malian-Guinean border, and some tribes within Guinea also began to stir.
Guinea has more than 20 tribes, of which the three largest tribes account for about 90% of the total population, and conflicts often occur between the tribes.
On November 15, less than 10 days after Obama took office as the 45th President of the United States, a Fula tribe attacked a neighboring Susu tribe, causing numerous casualties.
Kamara dispatched troops to the area to maintain order.
Subsequently, rumors circulated in Guinea that the Guinean military was carrying out a planned genocide against the Susu tribe.
The Susu people make up about 20% of Guinea's total population.
The Fula people make up about 40% of the population and are the most populous ethnic group in Guinea.
On the 18th, Soumya delivered a televised address, urging Guineans not to listen to the enemy's incitement, not to join in tribal feuds, to abide by the law, to consciously maintain order, and to protect Guinea's hard-won peace.
On the same day, the French military officially upgraded its counter-terrorism operation to "Operation Serval," deciding to send air force personnel into Mali to assist the Malian government forces in quelling the rebellion within the country.
On the 19th, the Guinean government appealed to the United Nations and friendly countries to send peacekeeping troops to Guinea to maintain peace in the country.
Whether the United Nations will send peacekeeping troops requires a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the matter.
Libya responded to Guinea's request for help and decided to send a brigade to Guinea to assist the Guinean government in maintaining order within the country.
Guinea Aluminium and Simandou Iron Ore Company also took active steps, forming mine protection teams and road protection teams to cooperate with security personnel in protecting company assets.
Alexander warned Saleh that the "Fula Independence Organization," formed by the Fula tribe, was planning an attack on the Simandou iron mine.
"independent?"
Saleh was surprised; he had never heard of this organization before.
"This organization was formed by several Fula tribes in Mangana, and it may have around 10,000 members."
Alexander's intelligence was timely.
Mangana is located in eastern Guinea, bordering Mali.
"We have been authorized by the Guinean government to retaliate in any way we can if we are attacked."
Saleh did not take the "Fula Independence Organization" seriously.
Similar to the early stages of the Libyan civil war, within just a few days, numerous illegal organizations sprang up in Guinea, with more than a dozen having over ten thousand members.
He was merely said to be above ten thousand people.
The actual number of people is probably unknown even to the organization's leader.
Unlike Libya, where the general level of education is relatively high, Guinea has a very low average level of education. Although the official language is French, each ethnic group has its own language, and they cannot understand each other.
"clear!"
Alexander's smile had a slightly bloodthirsty edge.
According to the information provided by Ding Jian, the rebels' equipment mainly consisted of individual weapons, and they had very few rocket launchers.
Simandou Security Company not only has operational units, but also a logistics department that can maintain and modify weapons.
The railway engineers were incredibly resourceful; they not only converted the iron ore company's heavy mining cars into armored vehicles, but also transformed two patrol helicopters into armed helicopters capable of ground attack.
Two engineers from East Asia built a simple cannon using seamless steel pipes, capable of launching a 10-kilogram explosive charge 300 meters away, with a lethal radius of an astonishing 50-meter diameter.
An engineer, also from East Asia, created a delivery device that converts civilian drones into unmanned bombers.
Alexander watched as the engineer maneuvered the drone, accurately throwing grenades into the target area, and his eyebrows twitched involuntarily.
How dare this guy claim to love peace?
So your so-called love of peace is just using violence to suppress violence.
Qin Rui knew all too well what the consequences would be if the fighting spirit of the Han people were unleashed.
At the beginning of the year, Libya's National Oil Corporation recruited a group of veterans from East Asia under the guise of "security".
Many veterans, after learning about Libya's citizenship policy, joined the Libyan army to obtain Libyan citizenship as quickly as possible.
After tightening the citizenship policy, one needs to work for Libya's National Oil Corporation for five years without violating Libyan law in order to obtain Libyan citizenship.
Joining the army can shorten the 5-year service period to 2 years. Moreover, the Libyan army offers excellent pay and benefits, with an average salary of 25000 dinars per month, enough to support a family.
According to Libyan law, individuals earning 20000 dinars per month are required to pay personal income tax.
Military personnel are not included in this category, and they do not need to pay taxes no matter how high their income is.
After the outbreak of the "tribal wars", the Libyan government issued two mobilization orders, recruiting 2 new soldiers.
The Libyan troops sent to Guinea were half new recruits and half veterans, including two companies of soldiers that Qin Rui had obtained from the system and were at max level.
Major General Abdul, the commander who led the troops to Guinea, also came from the system.
After the troops were dispatched to Guinea, Ahmed, the Arab League's liaison officer in Libya, took the initiative to visit Saddam Hussein, hoping to strengthen military exchanges between Arab League countries and Libya.
The specific plan involves Libya sending instructors to other Arab League countries to assist in training its troops.
Arab League countries can also send troops to Libya for military training to improve the combat capabilities of their armed forces.
It's not a free service; whether it's sending instructors or helping train troops, there are generous rewards.
"I'm sorry, our capabilities are limited, and we cannot do that at the moment."
Haishen does not want to export military power to the Arab League.
"Your Excellency President, almost all Arab League countries are facing serious threats;
We need a united and strong Arab world, not the fragmented and fratricidal conflict we see today.
Ahmed was heavy-hearted, as almost all Arab League countries had fallen into serious turmoil since the outbreak of the "Arab Spring".
Libya is relatively fortunate; the civil war has ended, and it is recovering rapidly.
The Syrian civil war is escalating, with fierce fighting between government forces and opposition groups in many parts of the country. The Arab League has officially recognized the opposition alliance as the legitimate representative of Syria.
Like the colonel, Ali Saleh, who served as president of Yemen for 33 years, also became a victim of the "Arab Spring" and stepped down in disgrace.
Yemen immediately descended into chaos and teetered on the brink of civil war.
Hai Shan shrugged, unable to help.
The "Arab Spring" was not entirely instigated by external forces; the root cause of the chaos lay in the deep-seated, irreconcilable contradictions within the Arab League member states.
If it is just an armed conflict, or if it is facing external military threats, Libya, as a brother country, would not mind extending a helping hand.
However, Libya is reluctant to engage in sectarian conflicts.
"Your Excellency, if Libya can strengthen its military exchanges with Saudi Arabia, we can donate a batch of F-16 fighter jets to Libya."
Ahmed is Saudi.
"You have American protection, there's absolutely no need for you to do this."
Hai Shan didn't want to immediately start a fight with Oppa.
"Your Excellency, that is not protection, but ubiquitous surveillance."
We possess enormous wealth from oil, but we lack real power.
The Americans are using a new form of colonization to control every corner of the Middle East, using our oil in conjunction with the US dollar to maintain American hegemony.
We don't want to be slaves, and we hope to achieve true independence and autonomy, just like Libya.
Ahmed spoke frankly, filled with inexplicable grief and indignation.
Hai Shan was silent for a moment, then said with difficulty, "Brother, give us some more time. We need an opportunity."
Given the current international situation, rashly challenging American hegemony is tantamount to suicide.