The delegation is meeting with Fayez al-Sarraj, the prime minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA) controlling western Libya. However, early in June, it lost Al Watiyah and Tarhouna, which was its last stronghold western the country, retreating into Sirte and Al Jufrah. On July 16, President Sisi met with Tribe leaders belonging to eastern, central, and western Libya in Cairo as they demanded Egypt's military support to repel Turkish aggression. On July 20, the Egyptian House of Representatives approved sending troops beyond Egyptian borders on the western strategic direction. Spokesperson of the LNA al-Mesmary had stated early in July that Turkey has transported into Libya 25,000 mercenaries.

Source: Libya Today December 27, 2020 09:45 UTC