Incident Code

LC321

Location

سوق الجمعة, Souq Al Jumaa, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.881854, 13.256303
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One civilian was allegedly killed and another one allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Souq Al Jumaa area of Tripoli.

Field Medicine and Support Center: “The follow-up team at the Center for Field Medicine and Support after shells landed on Souq Al Joumaa area went to the dreaded place to find out the number of casualties left by the fall of indiscriminate shells this morning on 23/3/2020 and caused the injury of two expatriate workers sitting on the side of the road Waiting for their livelihood, one was killed instantly.

They were subsequently transferred to the Al-Abraaj sanatorium, due to its proximity to the target area under the supervision of the Field Medicine and Support Center.”

Libya Alahrar TV said that two expat workers were killed and one Libyan injured.

The GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation accuses the LNA of being the culprit.

Hona Souq Al-Khmies and Tk Yahroug Kl shy reported shelling in various parts of Souq Al Jumaa.

Victims

Individuals

Ali Yusef Salim
18 years old male Nigerien killed
Ibrahim Mustafa Jelda
43 years old male Malian injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1–2
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
1
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Souq Al Jumaa (سوق الجمعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.881854, 13.256303. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Souq Al Jumaa (سوق الجمعة).

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (7)