<a href="https://archive-2025.airwars.org/conflict/all-belligerents-in-libya-2011/"> All Belligerents in Libya, 2011

طرابلس‎: الفرناج, Tripoli: Al Fornaj, Tarabulus, Libya

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Two civilians were allegedly injured by indiscrimiante shelling on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “Injury of 2 displaced people, one of whom was seriously injured, and he is now under operations.” Tk Yahroug Kl shy said that several shells landed in the area, including on the Savings and Real Estate Investment

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Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Suspected target

الزاوية‎, Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya

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A family of 15 was reportedly killed by Gaddafi forces bombing of Zawiya. Jeanie Abdullah tweeted: “The killing of an entire Palestinian family from the Al-Derwai family – the number of family members is 15 – in the bombing of their homes in the Libyan city of Zawiya.” Other users on Twitter published similar reports.

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

2 named, 1 familiy identified

الحي رقم 3, Neighbourhood No. 3, Surt, Libya

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A brother and a sister have allegedly been injured due to an attack by the NATO in neighbourhood number 3 in Sirte. NATO on that day reported hitting in the vicinity of Sirte: “1 command and control node, 1 infantry and anti-aircraft artillery staging area, 2 armed vehicles, 4 armoured infantry vehicles, 1 tank.” There

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2 named, 1 familiy identified

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

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On April 25th, 2011, Gaddafi forces shelled Misurata at dawn, firing over 40 rockets. Al Jazeera reported that 12 civilians were killed in the attack and a further 57 injured , according to a rebel spokesman. Airwars has to date been unable to identify additional sources in relation to this event.

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Libyan rebel forces, Other

Gaddafi Forces

Suspected targets

Airstrike and/or Artillery

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Libya

A single source reported one potential civilian death from a Rebel forces or NATO action in Libya. Nour Al Din Nasser Al Zanki said that “Sada Moftah Attaf, 26 years old, was killed” on September 6th. There is currently no further information available.

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Libyan rebel forces, NATO forces

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طرابلس‎, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya

On February 25th, 2011, five civilians were reported killed and between 12 and 24 injured as a result of Gaddafi forces in Tripoli. @Globe_info reported the casualties on Twitter. @Globe_info states “The Zawia Street Hospital in Tripoli is now receiving five martyrs and dozens of wounded, some of them in danger.”

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12–24

طرابلس‎, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya

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Two men died on October 25, 2011 after being detained in rebel custody in Tripoli on October 25, 2011 according to the UN Report Source Page 81. One man, a member of Gaddafi’s security forces, was arrested by the rebels on September 11, 2011 and held in the former Internal Security Agency building in central

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(2 men)

Small arms and light weapons

Suspected target

Libyan rebel forces

درنة‎, Derna, Darnah, Libya

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According to local sources and the Egyptian government, Cairo carried out four ‘retaliatory’ air raids in Derna. Babak Taghvaee reported the Egyptian Air Force had targeted the “al Qaeda affiliated Shura Council” in Derna. The Egyptian Foreign Minister confirmed strikes, reporting it had targeted “terrorist organizations in Derna” – in response to the killing of

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Egyptian Military

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بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Libya

Saraya Media posted a video of what it describes as a Air Tractor 802U targeting a residential neighbourhood in Ganfouda. Alnabaa reported 40 LNA airstrikes on Ganfouda as well as a UAE drone flying in the area without engaging in the strikes. Other sources also reported LNA strikes in Ganfouda. The alleged terrorist Siraj Alkerkna,

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درنة‎, port, Darnah, Libya

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Local sources reported that the LNA bombed a boat carrying ‘gunmen and weapons’ near Derna. There were, however, no reports of civilian harm. According to Ashoruq, “A plane belonging to the Libyan air force at the Tobruk base bombed a boat carrying gunmen and ammunition off the port of Derna, Libya’s central gate reported Friday.

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ميناء درنه, Derna Port, Darnah, Libya

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According to local media, up to 10 civilians, including three children, were reported injured following an alleged LNA airstrike in the port area. According to Arab Organization for Human Rights Libya, the apartment belonging to the Tamer Al Ergig family was struck. The wife was severely injured in the leg, while the children Aya and

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3–10

2 named, 1 familiy identified

طرابلس‎, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya

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One civilian was reportedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Tripoli. The Center for Field Medicine and Support said that Dr. Mohammed Al-Khitouni was wounded when a shell dropped near his hospital. The page posted a picture of him recovering at the hospital. Local reports of shelling point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator

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Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

1 named

بوهديمة, Bouhdima, Benghazi, Libya

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One civilian was allegedly killed and twelve more injured by possible artillery shelling in Benghazi. The Libya Observer reported: “One person was killed and at least 12 others, including women and children, were injured when indiscriminate rocket shells fell on a condolences tent in Bouhdima district of Benghazi. Local sources said the shells were fired

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Causes of injury / death

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya

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One civilian was allegedly killed by an airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. On October 8th Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported: “The death of the young Mohammed Abdulmoula Khamid Al-Atrash caused by wounds as a result of warplanes shelling 3 months ago on Al-Sharif Hotel area in Qasr Bin Ghashir.” Tarhouna 24 published a carbon copy

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الباعيش, Al Baaysh, Tarabulus, Libya

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Grad missiles reportedly fired by LNA forces struck civilian neighbourhoods in Al Baaysh, Tajoura, injuring three civilians. Libya Akbar News reported that “Local sources confirmed that missile shells landed in the Tajoura region, amid reports of civilian casualties.” Burkan Al Ghadab said that “Indiscriminate Grad missile shells fired by the war criminal militia militia Haftar

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شارع الشيباني, Al Shibani Street, Tarabulus, Libya

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One civilian was reportedly injured by LNA shelling on the Abu Salim area of Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV said: “A Libyan correspondent from Al Ahrar in Tripoli reported that one person was injured due to the fall of indiscriminate rockets fired by Haftar militias in the Abu Salim area on Monday morning. The reporter added

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مسجد الكحيلي, Kahily Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya

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A father was allegedly killed and his two sons allegedly injured by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Libya Alahar TV said: “A father was killed and two of his sons were wounded by shells fired by Haftar militias at their house in the Al-Kahily area, Ain Zara.” Other sources reported the same casualty tool. Tk

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العزيزية‎, Aziziya, Tarabulus, Libya

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One child was allegedly killed by indiscriminate shellong on Aziziya. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “The youth Ahmed Abdel-Qader Al-Busaifi died yesterday after a random shell fell on the Al-Aziziya area yesterday.” There is currently no further information available. Fighting in the area points at the GNA or LNA as the belligerent.

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(1 child)

Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

1 named

طرابلس‎: الهضبة البدري, Tripoli: Al Hadaba Al Badri, Tarabulus, Libya

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A family of three, including a child and a woman, was killed in alleged LNA artillery strikes on their home in Al Hadaba Al Badri on May 5th, 2020, according to local sources. Two other civilians were injured. Libya Observer reported that “on Tuesday [May 5th] night, Haftar’s forces killed an entire family in Al Hadba

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(1 child1 woman1 man)

5 named, 1 familiy identified

وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya

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One paramedic was allegedly killed by shelling or gunshots in Wadi al Rabie. The Field Medicine and Support Center said: “The Field Medicine and Support Center mourns with great sadness and sorrow the death of our colleague, Dr. Hammam Abu Bakr Hamid, of the field hospital, Tajoura, as a result of him being targeted while

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Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

1 named

بني وليد, Bani Walid, Misrata, Libya

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Up to 19 civilians were allegedly killed by a NATO airstrike on Bani Walid. Riyad Jaber said: “The martyr Salah Saad Barnous was martyred on the 29th of Ramadan by the NATO bombing.” Mustafa Al Fitouri wrote in his book: “On the night of 29th-30th August Salah Sa’ed Barnous 23 years old, an university student

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(4 children12 men)

الحي رقم 3, Neighbourhood No. 3, Surt, Libya

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On September 18th, 2011, three children were reported to have died from NATO bombardment in the third residential area of Sirte. Nour al-Din Nasser al-Zanki reported the deaths of two children, while a Facebook page from a father reported the death of another child on the same day. NATO confirmed airstrikes on “1 Military Facility,

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2 – 3

(2–3 children)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

مستشفى الاطفال, Children's Hospital, Misrata, Libya

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On July 9th, 2011, shelling from Gaddafi forces killed two civilians and injured 12 in Misurata, including killing one female infant in the Children’s Hospital. @Bozakook tweeted that “indiscriminate shelling hit 12 civilians in Misrata, and 2 were killed” (translated from Arabic), and was the only source reporting injuries and two civilian deaths. Voodito tweeted:

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(1 child)

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سرت‎, Sirte, Surt, Libya

Six civilians, including one child, were allegedly killed by a NATO airstrike on Sirte. Libya Now said: “Yesterday, Saturday, the revolutionaries found in the city of Sirte a cemetery containing the remains of 6 people from one family, including a child, who were killed by the bombing of the second area at dawn last Wednesday.”

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(1 child)

المليعب, Al Mleeb, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

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Between 28 and 49 people, including 28 men, were killed by Gaddafi forces in Al Mleeb in the vicinity of Al Qalaa village on August 5, 2011 according to various sources, including a video on ImazighenLibya’s YouTube and a post on Safit Al Somoud’s Facebook. A graphic video posted by ImazighenLibya shows rows of dead bodies, more

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30 – 49

Small arms and light weapons

Suspected target

Gaddafi forces

28 named, 8 families identified

زمزم, Zamzam, Benghazi, Libya

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Eight children were allegedly injured by artillery shelling from an unknown belligerent in Benghazi. Libya Alahrar TV wrote: “Al-Galaa Hospital for Surgery and Accidents in Benghazi announced that eight children were injured yesterday, Friday, as a result of a shell landing in the Zamzam neighborhood. The hospital added in a statement on Saturday that the

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بنغازي‎, Sidi Kharibesh, Benghazi, Libya

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Several sources reported airstrikes on Sidi Akhrebish by either LNA, Egypt or UAE. One source claims Egyptian F-16s or Rafales were involved. However, some local sources described what they said was “Indiscriminate shelling by heavy weapons on the area of Akhrebish this day by the LNA militia.” And Libya Today TV noted what it said

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Egyptian Military, Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military

بنغازي‎, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

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The LNA self-reported airstrikes on what it said were ‘terrorist groups’ operating in Qawarsheh near the European hospital. Alnabaa uploaded a video showing the extent of destruction to civilian homes from airstrikes in Ganfouda but didn’t specify the date of the attacks. There were no public reports at the time of civilian harm.

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بنغازي‎, Jawhara Resort, Benghazi, Libya

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LNA and various sources reported that it targeted ‘terrorists strongholds’ in Sidi Faraj, Al-Laithi, Bouatni and Garyounis, near Nabous Square. It also hit a vessel 40 km off the Coast. According to Al Wasat, the vessel was loaded with ammunition. According to the LNA’s official site, “A Libyan Arab air force fighter on Wednesday targeted

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