Incident Code
Lib2011-216
Incident Code
Lib2011-216
Incident Date
16 November 2011
Location
تاورغاء, Tawergha, Misrata, Libya
Geolocation
32.024629,
15.015048
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.024629,
15.015048
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LM057)
One man died after being severely beaten while being held in custody by the Independence Brigade rebels in Tawrga’a on November 16, 2011 according to UN Report Source Page 82. According to another man that was detained with him and was released, the man was beaten until he lost consciousness for nearly two days. He was later transferred to a hospital in Misrata where he died of his injuries and his family doesn’t know the exact date of his death but was informed by the hospital on November 16, 2011.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Ground operation
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man