On 16 October, forces loyal to al-Ghawil sent reinforcements to protect the parliament building.[17] They also seized the Government Palace.[18] On the same day, fighting near a refugee camp in the area of Fallah, near the road to the airport, led to the death of at least one woman. Six other people, including a child, were wounded.[19] The Presidential Guard then also pledged allegiance to the GNS.[20] It was reported by Jeune Afrique that the Presidential Guard dropped the GNA because of unpaid wages.[21]