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Incident Date

29 June 2020

Incident Code

LC421

Location

وادي أزكير, Wadi Azkir, Surt, Libya
A civilian was reportedly killed and another man was injured as the result of alleged LNA air or artillery strikes on Wadi Azkir, west of Sirte, on June 29th, 2020, according to local sources. Burkan Al Ghadab Operation reported that civilian Abdel Nabi Milad Ashtaiwi Al Sabi’i was killed alongside some of his camels in…

Summary

Published
29 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

2 June 2020

Incident Code

LC412

Location

بادرتن, Baderten, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Five men were killed in alleged LNA/UAE drone strikes on the city of Gheryan, Jabal Al Gharbi, on June 2nd, 2020, according to local sources. Simfaro reported that aircraft was hovering over the city for several hours, conducting ten strikes in separate areas. @EbrahimGasuda initially reported the names of three victims as the result of UAE…

Summary

Published
2 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

11 May 2020

Incident Code

LC388

Location

القداحية, Al Qaddahiyah, Misrata, Libya
One civilian died after his car was targeted with a missile, allegedly fired by LNA or Emirati drones, in Al Qaddahiyah on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Four other men were also killed, they were reportedly fighters with the militia of the Amateen martyrs. Burkan Al Ghadab Operation wrote that "Emirates drones targeted…

Summary

Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
1
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

11 May 2020

Incident Code

LC389

Location

بوقرين, Abugrein, Misrata, Libya
An unknown number of civilians died in alleged airstrikes by a UAE aircraft on two civilian cars near Abugrein on May 11th, 2020, according to Libya Al Ahrar. Libya Al Ahrar reported that, according to the Brigadier General of Sirte Al Jafra Operations Abdul Hadi Dara, "civilians were martyred as a result of the targeting…

Summary

Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

4 January 2020

Incident Code

LC273

Location

طرابلس‎: الكلية العسكرية, Tripoli: Military College, Tarabulus, Libya
In a massive incident, between 20 and 30 people were killed and 33 others injured in an alleged LNA or Emirati airstrike that targeted a military school in Al Hadaba, Tripoli, Libya on January, 4th, 2020, according to local sources. Libya Al Ahrar reported that victims of this attack don't exceed the age of 25…

Summary

Published
4 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
20–32
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

1 January 2020

Incident Code

LC268

Location

شارع الكنيسة, Al Kanisa Street, Tarabulus, Libya
In the first incident of 2020, three civilians were reported killed and five others injured after an alleged LNA or UAE airstrike on a blacksmith store in Al Kanisa street in Al Swani, Tripoli, Libya on January 1st, 2020, according to local sources. A child was also wounded after the missile hit her house near…

Summary

Published
1 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

29 December 2019

Incident Code

LC264

Location

شرفة الملاحة, Shurfat Al Malaha, Tarabulus, Libya
Airstrikes by the LNA and/or UAE on the Shurfat Al Malaha residential area, in the vicinity of Tripoli's Mitiga Airport, reportedly killed an elderly woman and injured several more civilians including a child. Libya al Ahrar named the elderly victim as Al-Haja Zahra Al-Tamtam. Burkan al Ghadab said that two persons "from the expatriate labor…

Summary

Published
29 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military, Libyan National Army
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Incident Date

27 December 2019

Incident Code

LC262

Location

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was reported killed and three others injured, following suspected LNA shelling of the Ain Zara area of Tripoli. A video posted to Facebook by Libya al Ahrar - presently the sole source for this event - featured a reporter who stated that "one civilian was killed and three others injured because of Haftar…

Summary

Published
27 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

26 December 2019

Incident Code

LC261

Location

صيدلية أوكسجين, Oxygen Pharmacy O2, Al Zawiyah, Libya
At least two civilians were killed and eight injured after LNA and/or UAE aircraft hit a pharmacy, a car and other civilian targets in Zawiya. The target of the LNA strikes was initially assumed to be the headquarters of the GNA's Al Farouq battalion. However reports soon made clear that multiple nearby civilian objects had…

Summary

Published
26 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

24 December 2019

Incident Code

LC259

Location

منطقة بـئر الأسطى ميـلاد, Vicinity of Bi’r Al Austa Milad road, Tarabulus, Libya
On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, drone or artillery strikes, reportedly conducted by the Libyan National Army or the United Arab Emirates in the vicinity of Bi’r Al Austa Milad road, Tajoura, Libya, killed up to four civilians including two women and injured 12 other non-combatants according to local reports. A vegetable market and civilian cars…

Summary

Published
24 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike), Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military, Libyan National Army
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Incident Date

20 December 2019

Incident Code

LC257

Location

مسلاتة, Msallata, Marqab, Libya
Air and missile strikes on the city of Msallata by the LNA and UAE killed three civilians, according to local reports. Initially airstrikes had targeted a convoy of militants carrying what were said to be "Al-Wefaq militants" on the road outside Mislata. Address Libya claimed for example that "The Air Force bombed the locations and…

Summary

Published
20 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

19 December 2019

Incident Code

LC256

Location

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
During a night of heavy LNA and UAE attacks on the city of Misurata - with at least 17 airstrikes reported, mostly targeting military sites - up to six civilians were locally reported injured. According to Libya al Ahrar, "A medical source confirms to Libya Al-Ahrar the arrival of 6 wounded civilians to the emergency…

Summary

Published
19 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

1 December 2019

Incident Code

LC250

Location

جسر السواني, Al Swani Bridge, Tarabulus, Libya
Between two and five civilians were reportedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Al-Swani. Libya Observer put the death toll at two: "Foreign aircraft backing up Khalifa Haftar's forces have carried out airstrikes on civilian houses in Al-Sawani, killing two people and injuring ten others, Volcano of Rage Operation's media office said on…

Summary

Published
1 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
10–13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

28 November 2019

Incident Code

LC249

Location

أم الأرانب: الشركة الصينية, Umm Al Aranib: Chinese company, Murzuq, Libya
Up to eleven civilians were allegedly killed by an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Umm Al Aranib. The Libya Observer said: "The Congress of Libya's Tebu tribespeople has condemned in a statement the airstrikes of Khalifa Haftar's forces on Um Al-Aranib on Thursday, killing a whole family - mother and her six children." Ummm Al…

Summary

Published
28 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
6–11
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

18 November 2019

Incident Code

LC245

Location

مصنع السنبلة للبسكويت, Sunbulah biscuit factory, Tarabulus, Libya
Between seven and ten civilians were reportedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on a biscuit factory in Wadi al Rabie. Reuters said: "At least seven workers were killed and another 35 wounded in an air strike that hit a biscuit factory on Monday in a southern suburb of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, emergency…

Summary

Published
18 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
15–35
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military, Libyan National Army
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Incident Date

24 October 2019

Incident Code

LC226

Location

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
One paramedic was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on a field hospital in the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. Afrigate News said: "One of the members of the ambulance and emergency department centre was killed by aerial bombardment in the Salaheddin area south of Tripoli. The centre said that one of the members…

Summary

Published
24 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

7 October 2019

Incident Code

LC214

Location

الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
One doctor was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. The Libyan Express reported: "An airstrike by Khalifa Haftar’s forces hit a field hospital in Gaser Benghashir municipality (near Tripoli airport) on 7 October, killing 1 doctor and injuring 2 paramedics. The airstrikes came amid heavy airpower use by Haftar’s…

Summary

Published
7 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

5 October 2019

Incident Code

LC211

Location

مطار مصراتة, Misurata Airport, Misrata, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Misurata Airport. Afrigate News reported: "The airstrike on Misrata airport on Saturday targeted a mobile generator with "detectors" lamps and damaged two civilian planes with shrapnel and injured an employee of the airport handling company, the Interior Ministry said." Alayam Ly published a…

Summary

Published
5 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

21 September 2019

Incident Code

LC202

Location

مشروع الهضبة, Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya
A family was seriously injured by an Emirati airstrike, according to the rival GNA. Libya Alahrar TV said: "The media center of Burkan Al Ghadab [GNA] operation reported that a family was seriously injured as a result of the targeting of the United Arab Emirates, supporting Haftar, to residential buildings in the Hadaba project in…

Summary

Published
21 September 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

19 September 2019

Incident Code

LC201

Location

مرزق القلعة, Murzuq Castle, Murzuq, Libya
Between three and four civilians were reportedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Murzuq. Ali642Souki said: "One of the drone's missiles targeted one of the Tebu houses and hit a family consisting of a father and 2 of his children and his wife was visiting their neighbours and the father and his sons…

Summary

Published
19 September 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

9 September 2019

Incident Code

LC192

Location

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
A Hungarian photojournalist was reportedly injured in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. However, pro-LNA sources claim he was in fact abducted by the GNA. The Libya Observer said: "A Hungarian journalist working for RTL TV was wounded in a drone strike by warlord Khalifa Haftar’s UAE-backed air force in…

Summary

Published
9 September 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

24 August 2019

Incident Code

LC185

Location

سوق الكريمية الاستثماري, Vicinity of Al Keramia Market, Tarabulus, Libya
Between three and four civilians were allegedly killed in an LNA or UAE airstrike on Al-Swani. The Libya Observer tweeted: "Military Source: An airstrike carried out by UAE-backed Haftar’s air force militia destroys a civilian’s car killing three family members fleeing the fighting in Swani region, south Tripoli." Hona Souq Al-Khmies also put the death…

Summary

Published
24 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

4–5 August, 2019

Incident Code

LC177

Location

القلعة, Al Qala, Murzuq, Libya
At least 42 civilians were reportedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Murzuq in one of the biggest civilian harm events in Libya since 2011. Al Jazeera said: "At least 42 people have been killed and dozens wounded in an air raid in southern Libya, an official said, as the United-Nations recognised government…

Summary

Published
4 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Civilians reported killed
42–45
Civilians reported injured
51–60
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

3 July 2019

Incident Code

LC158

Location

تاجوراء, Tajoura: Detention Center, Tarabulus, Libya
Between 37 and 80 civilians have reportedly been killed in an airstrike on a migrant detention centre in Tajoura. The incident appears to be the worst single civilian harm event in recent Libyan history. While most local sources blame the LNA, General Haftar's army has rejected responsibility and accused the GNA of conducting the strike.…

Summary

Published
3 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
37–80
Civilians reported injured
40–131
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

12 May 2019

Incident Code

LC138

Location

ناصر, Naser, Al Zawiyah, Libya
Up to three civilians were allegedly killed in an airstrike on Naser. Different sources accused the LNA, UAE or Egypt. Ibrahim Kasuda said: "The UAE assault plane targets a citizen's car in the village of Naser in the south of Zawiya, killing all in the car and the supporters of Haftar describe it as an…

Summary

Published
12 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

27 May 2018

Incident Code

LC081

Location

الفتايح, Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
Heavy air raids on western Derna and Al-Fatayah were launched by LNA planes and UAE drones, according to local sources. Unlimited News said that civilians were harmed in the strikes: "Activists said airstrikes late on Sunday targeted the western entrance to the city. Hours earlier, a civilian from Derna was wounded, and three others were…

Summary

Published
27 May 2018
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Libyan National Army, LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

28 December 2017

Incident Code

LQ064

Location

بنغازي‎, Sidi Kharibesh, Benghazi, Libya
Several sources reported airstrikes on Sidi Akhrebish by either LNA, Egypt or UAE. One source claims Egyptian F-16s or Rafales were involved. However, some local sources described what they said was “Indiscriminate shelling by heavy weapons on the area of Akhrebish this day by the LNA militia.” And Libya Today TV noted what it said…

Summary

Published
28 December 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

30 October 2017

Incident Code

LC074

Location

الفتايح, Al Fatayeh, Darnah, Libya
In the first significant civilian casualty report in several months, various sources said that between 12 and 18 civilians were killed in an airstrike in Al-Fatayih – among them up to eight children and five women. In addition, 25 to 30 people were reported injured in the strike. Most sources claim Egypt was responsible for…

Summary

Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
12–18
Civilians reported injured
15–30
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

1 October 2017

Incident Code

LQ058

Location

درنة‎, Derna, Darnah, Libya
A boat carrying ammunition was possibly among the targets hit by airstrikes in Derna, according to local reports. 24/24 reported strike targeting a convoy of militants in “the southern axis” of Derna city. Annona3 reported aircraft targeted “ammunition boats,” and suggested Egypt might have been responsible. Another report on Twitter, posted by TanasuhTV, said that…

Summary

Published
1 October 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

1 July 2017

Incident Code

LQ050

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
According to local sources, "intensive" air raids were launched on Sabri. 218 TV claimed they were conducted by LNA planes. Emhona said on Twitter they were conducted by Emirati or Egyptian warplanes. No civilians harm from the event is presently known.

Summary

Published
1 July 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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