Obama justifies the attacks on Libya are spread EI

Washington - US President Barack Obama apologized on Tuesday the start of the American attacks against the Islamic State (EI) in Libya, which began yesterday, to consider necessary to ensure that the jihadist group "win no power" in the country north Africa, taking advantage of its political instability.

"At the request of that government and, after they had already made significant advances against EI", the US effected the attacks because "part of the national security interests of the United States ensure that (Libyan Executive) can finish this work and avoid the EI gain strength in Libya, "Obama said at a news conference at the White House.