The GNA over one year, has been defending capital Tripoli after Haftar launched a surprise military campaign to unseat the UN-backed government. The GNA this week managed to recover several cities which fell under Haftar’s control amid the ongoing around Tripoli battles. “We had agreed the ceasefire and the humanitarian truce, without letting our guard down,” Sarraj told La Repubblica. Turkey and Qatar have thrown their supports behind the GNA while Haftar is endorsed by UAE, Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and France. Serraj has refused admit the crucial help from Turkey which has sent military experts, equipment and mercenaries to Tripoli to prop GNA forces.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 16, 2020 12:00 UTC