The Independent reported on 9 May about the meeting between Fayez Sarraj, the head of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), and UK Prime Minister Theresa May. During the meeting which was also attened by UK Foreign Secretary Hunt, Sarraj shared his concerns regarding the situation in Libya, the chaos provoked by the attack on Tripoli by forces affiliated with Eastern Libyan General Haftar. The UK representatives affirmed their support to Sarraj and the UN efforts, however, the article highlights the UK's limited influence in Libya. Over the past week, GNA head Sarraj undertook an European tour during which he met with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, French President Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Angela Merkel to rally international support. The Independent reports that a trip to the United States of Sarraj could follow. As The stalemate on the ground in Tripoli continues, and these initiatives could pave the way for talks according to the article.Click here to read the article.
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GNA PM goes on European tour to rally support