What were the main causes and consequences of the French involvement in the Libyan Civil War?

The Libyan Civil War, which lasted from 2011 to 2020, saw the involvement of multiple foreign powers including France. The main cause of French involvement in the conflict was to support the anti-Gaddafi rebels and to protect the civilian population.

France, along with the UK and the US, was part of the coalition that launched a military intervention in Libya under the pretext of protecting civilians from the Gaddafi regime. France's main objective was to oust Gaddafi and install a new government that would be more favorable to French interests in the region.

The consequences of French involvement in the Libyan Civil War have been mixed. On the one hand, the French intervention helped to topple the Gaddafi regime and paved the way for democratic elections. On the other hand, the country remains divided and unstable, with different factions vying for power.

Moreover, the fall of the Gaddafi regime created a power vacuum that allowed terrorist groups like ISIS to gain a foothold in the region. The conflict has also resulted in a large number of civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis, with many Libyans displaced from their homes.