In this Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 photo, Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni listens to a question during an interview with the Associated Press in Bayda, Libya. Libya's internationally-recognized prime minister said Wednesday wants allied countries to carry out airstrikes against local Islamic State affiliates but does not want foreign ground troops, Arab or otherwise. (AP Photo/Ali Al-Shaary) (The Associated Press)
BAYDA, Libya – Libya's internationally-recognized prime minister wants allied countries to carry out airstrikes against local Islamic State affiliates but does not want foreign ground troops, Arab or otherwise.
Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni said in an interview Wednesday his government urgently needs weapons and other support to battle IS in Libya, and has been let down by the international community.
Al-Thinni wants his own ground forces to direct strikes "from an Arab coalition — either nations on their own or in clusters — to eliminate these groups."
Al-Thinni's government has been campaigning for the U.N. to lift an arms embargo in place since the 2011 revolt that overthrew and killed Moammar Gadhafi.
Libya is now split between al-Thinni's government in the far east and a rival Islamist militia-backed government in the capital, Tripoli.
Antisemitism Exposed
Fox News' Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world."
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.