A British decision on whether to join western powers considering direct military intervention against Islamic State in Libya is likely to rest on whether long-running efforts to form a viable national unity government will materialise in the coming weeks.
The Pentagon and the French government have been pressing for direct action following a meeting in Paris last week, with Italy saying it would consider involvement. Downing Street said on Monday that no decisions had been taken regarding British troops and fended off questions about whether they would be in a combat or training role.
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