Blagger
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I can see why they'd be there after the Lockerbie bombing and everything. I'd like to hear a perspective from a British citizen.
British involvement in Libya is hazy to say the least. Apart from oil, we don't (to the best of my knowledge) have any tangible interests in Libya.
But there's more.
During the mid '90s, it was revealed by a rogue MI5 agent, David Shayler, that Britain's MI6 had plotted with an opposition group (Libyan Islamic Fighting Group) to assassinate Gaddafi. They planted a bomb under his motorcade, but the bomb was planted under the wrong car. Gaddafi survived but several civilians died in the blast.
I can't be sure, but the UK may be attempting to influence the uprising in Libya by supporting rebel forces with special forces [SAS] personnel.
I hope that helps, xsited1.
Below you'll find more information on MI6's involvement in Libya:
MI6's failed assassination attempt on Gaddafi - BBC
Further testimony - BBC