Incident Code
Lib2011-171
Incident Code
Lib2011-171
Incident Date
21 September 2011
Location
بني وليد, Bani Walid, Misrata, Libya
Geolocation
31.75805,
13.983513
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
31.75805,
13.983513
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LM047)
At least four people were killed by Gaddafi forces in Bani Walid on September 21, 2011 according to News.sar5t.libya and Al Jazeera.
According to both sources, the four people were executed for raising the flag of independence.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Ground operation
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
4