During the conflicts that occurred in Chad until the coming to power of former President Idriss Déby, many Chadian armed movements arose and participated in all stages of the conflict in Chad. Libyan and French money and weapons were flowing to the parties to the conflict inside Chad.
Gaddafi sought through the so-called "global reward, Islamic Legion, popular organizations and bodies" to include military and civil leaders from African countries. Retired General Khalifa Haftar was quick to bring these mercenary groups to fight with him.