Incident Code

LC090

Location

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.816556, 13.267525
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One civilian was reported killed in renewed militia clashes in the Ain Zara neighbourhood of Tripoli.

Alnabaa TV posted on Twitter: “Spokesman for Ambulance and Emergency Department Osama Ali to : One civilian killed in renewed clashes.”

Other sources, such as the Libya Observer, also reported deaths but did not elaborate if they were civilians or fighters: “The spokesman of the First Aid and Emergency Service Osama Ali, confirmed Tuesday that the hospital of Abu Salim received one body and 5 wounded due to the clashes that broke out Tuesday south of Tripoli.

Osama Ali explained that they were unable to verify reports of another two fatalities nor the locations of the bodies due to the ongoing clashes, noting that they have received reports on three families besieged in places of clashes asking for assistance.”

Libya 24 TV had initially reported two bodies had been uncovered from the site.

The Libya Herald reported shelling by both the Somoud Brigade which backs the 7th Brigade and the GNA-affiliated Ghanewa Brigade on that day. The outlet did not mention civilian harm but said civilian infrastructure was damaged as electricity infrastructure was hit.

Key Information

Country
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
0–5

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Ain Zara (عين زارة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.816556, 13.267525. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

7th Brigade Assessment
Suspected belligerent
7th Brigade
7th Brigade position on incident
Not yet assessed
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)