Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi came under fire Thursday for reportedly sending special forces to help the fight against ISIS in Libya without proper clearance from parliament.

Renzi's center-left government has refused to confirm or deny media reports that dozens of special forces have been deployed to help with demining and training forces loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord, currently battling ISIS in its stronghold of Sirte.

Under the controversial "article 7bis" of legislation adopted last year, the Italian premier can send special forces to combat zones for intelligence missions without parliamentary approval.

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