Incident Code
LC147
Incident Code
LC147
Incident Date
29 May 2019
Location
غريان, Gheryan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Geolocation
32.169687,
13.019377
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
32.169687,
13.019377
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Civilians were reportedly killed in Gheryan by a GNA airstrike, according to a single source.
Al Ain News tweeted: “The Libyan Army: Civilian casualties in the bombing of the militias of Misurata on Gharyan and Harouna.”
Other sources only reported GNA airstrikes but no civilian harm.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Gheryan (غريان), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.169687, 13.019377. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed