Paris says its missiles found on pro-Haftar base in Libya

The weapons were found after forces loyal to the UN-recognised government in Tripoli recaptured the rebel base in Gharyan in June

France said Wednesday its missiles had been found at a Libyan base used by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, in an embarrassing admission that raises fresh questions about its role in the conflict.

Confirming a report in the New York Times, a defence ministry statement said the US-made Javelin missiles discovered in June at a camp south of Tripoli had been purchased by France.