UN delegate to Libya says Sundanese rebel groups have presence in Libya

The UN delegate to Libya, Martin Kobler, said on Sunday that Sudanese rebel groups are present in Libya.
After his meeting with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour, Kobler called for putting an end to operations by all rebel or foreign groups in Libya, Anadolu Agency reported.
“Sudanese groups are engaged in mercenary activities and, allegedly, in criminal activities in those countries,” A UN report said in January, added the agency.
There was no comment from Darfur rebel groups on Kobler’s statements.
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