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Sarraj, commander of western military zone review developments in Tripoli

Head of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Faiez al-Sarraj and Major General Osama al-Juwaili, Commander of the GNA western military zone, discussed Monday the recent security and military developments in Tripoli and the surrounding region.

The meeting cam a few hours after Sarraj paid an unannounced visit to Italy Monday to request support, according to Italian newspaper la Repubblica. 

la Repubblica said Sarraj seeks to convince Italy to play a bigger role in politically supporting the GNA amid its war with the Libyan National Army (LNA).

During the visit, Sarraj held a meeting with Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini in Milan, during which they discussed illegal immigration, the consequences of the ongoing war in Libya and the threats of terrorist organisations.

The armed groups affiliated to the GNA forced the Libyan National Army to withdraw from Gharyan last week, and the eastern army vowed to respond firmly to the attack. 

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