On 17 October, the Libyan National Army (LNA) held a lavish military parade in Benghazi to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the LNA entering Benghazi with all the security and political elite of eastern Libya in attendance, with LNA Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar in a prominent role.
On 19 October, Saddam Haftar began a tour of the border areas of the south, starting at the Waw military base.