France's goal of maintaining its presence and influence in the Sahel region, in general, and Operation Barkhane, in particular, has led to its interest and active intervention in Libya, which by virtue of its geographical and demographic elements is a natural part of this region, In fact, France's perception of Turkey's presence in Libya as having a potential impact beyond Libya, for example in North Africa in general or in the Sahel region, is behind France's sharp anti-Turkey moves in its Libya policy.