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Incident Date

15 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-003

Location

شارع العروبة, Al Orouba Street, Al Bayda, Libya
Seven civilian were allegedly killed and one more injured by Gaddafi forces during protests in Al Bayda. Al Jazera said: "The number of martyrs in Al-Bayda, east of Benghazi, increased to 7, and the security forces injured a 13-year-old child in the leg with rubber bullets." Amnesty International wrote: "In al-Bayda, a protester and a…

Summary

Published
15 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

15 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-001

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
In one of the first mass casualty events of the 2011 Libya uprising,  Amnesty International reported 59 civilians injured on February 15th as a result of demonstrations in Benghazi against Gaddafi forces. The demonstrations lasted until the end of February 16th. Amnesty International stated that "protesters [were] reportedly assaulted by members of the police, riot…

Summary

Published
15 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
59
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

15 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-002

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
On February 16th, between 6:30 and 7:45 PM local time, multiple sources reported one death and multiple injuries in Benghazi after the breakup by security forces of a sit-in. The reported death was of Khaled al-Naji ‘Abderrazeq Khanfar, a 22 year old student who was shot by Gaddafi security forces. Amnesty quotes the father of…

Summary

Published
15 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
14–38
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

15 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-004

Location

البيضان, Bayda, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya
On February 17th, 2011, between 5:30pm and 6:00pm local time, the deaths of between three and 14 civilians were reported killed by Gaddafi forces in Bayda. Ibm tweeted, quoting Al Jazeera: "Three demonstrators were killed and four wounded by Libyan security bullets in Al-Bayda city, east of Benghazi." @monakareem said: "Security forces kill 4 more…

Summary

Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
3–14
Civilians reported injured
4–50
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

17 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-005

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
On February 17th, multiple sources reported at least 13 and as many as 20 civilian fatalities and up to 200 more injured by Gaddafi security forces in Benghazi, who were said to have fired live rounds on Gamal Abdel Nasser Street. Al Jazeera reports "there were reports of six deaths in the Benghazi confrontations, where…

Summary

Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
13–20
Civilians reported injured
40–200
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

17 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-006

Location

درنة‎, Derna, Darnah, Libya
On February 17th 2011, between three and six protestors were shot dead by Gaddafi security forces in Derna, with between 15 and 25 additionally wounded, as reported by Al Jazeera and Wiki News. Al Jazeera reports "Large numbers of demonstrators also went out today in the city of Derna, east of Benghazi, interspersed with burning…

Summary

Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
15–25
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

17 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-007

Location

اجدابيا, Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya
On February 17th, 2011, between four and ten people were killed as a result of clashes between demonstrators and Gaddafi Revolutionary Guards in Ajdabiya. Both Wiki news and Al Jazeera confirmed the deaths. A student was reported among the dead as well. Al Jazeera reports "journalist Mansour Ati told Al-Jazeera Net that four people were…

Summary

Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
4–10
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

17 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-008

Location

الزنتان, Zintan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
On February 17th, 2011, Wiki news reported the death of a single demonstrator due to a confrontation with the Gaddafi security forces in Zintan. No other casualties were reported.

Summary

Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

18 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-009

Location

قرب قاعدة حسين الجويفل في الشحات, Near Hussein Al Jaweifi Military Base, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya
On February 18th, 2011, Amnesty International reported that two civilians were reported killed at the protests in the Hussein al-Jaweifi military base in Shahat, from soldiers who fired at the protestors. Ruqayya al-Mabrok al-Hassi, an 11 year old girl, was killed as a result of a stray bullet. Amnesty quotes "A bullet fired from the…

Summary

Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

18 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-010

Location

البيضان, Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya
On February 18th, 2011, 35 protestors were shot dead in al-Bayda, reported by multiple sources. Al-Jazeera reports "In Al-Bayda, near Benghazi, human rights organizations and opposition websites reported at least 14 dead, while other sources told Al-Jazeera Net of 35 dead."  

Summary

Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
14–35
Civilians reported injured
24–36
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

18 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-011

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
On February 18th, 2011, between 20 and 37 protestors were shot dead and between 20 to 30 injured as a result of protests in Benghazi. DW news confirmed the injuries and wounded, alongside a UN report confirming more wounded. al-Arabiya reports "Urgent: The death toll from the confrontations in Libya has risen to 27, twenty…

Summary

Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
20–37
Civilians reported injured
20–30
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

18 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-012

Location

البيضان, Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya
On February 18th, 2011, at least 14 people were killed and dozens were wounded in, as reported by the French Press Agency. Two members of the security forces were also reported hanged. Wiki news reports "At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in the demonstrations. The French Press Agency also reported that the…

Summary

Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Libyan rebel forces
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Incident Date

19 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-014

Location

نادي الحيا, Nadi Al Hiyat Football Ground, Misrata, Libya
On February 19th, 2011, four protestors were shot by Gaddafi security forces, and between three to five other protestors were injured in Misrata. Amnesty and Wiki News confirmed the casualties. Among the victims were Khaled Abu Shahma, a 42 year old firefighter and father of seven, Ali Hussein al-Dweik, a 43 year old journalist, and…

Summary

Published
19 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

19 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-013

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
On February 19th, 2011, up to 120 civilians were killed and 100 injured as a result of protests in Benghazi by Gaddafi security forces, who fired live rounds as a result of clashes. Amnesty and Wiki news confirmed the casualties, alongside two mentions in the UN commission report. Wiki news reports "Thousands of people went…

Summary

Published
19 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
20–120
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

20 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-015

Location

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
On February 20th, 2011, between 15 and 18 people were killed by Gaddafi security forces in Benghazi. France24 and Wiki news reported the casualty counts, with Al Jazeera Youtube showing a picture of civilian bodies. France24 reports "some of the security men detained by the protesters were apparently foreign mercenaries. The channel said earlier that…

Summary

Published
20 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
15–18
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

20–21 February, 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-016

Location

فشلوم و تاجوراء, Fashloum and Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya
On February 20th and 21st 2011, Gaddafi forces launched artillery and airstrikes on Tripoli, injuring dozens and killing over 200, according to local claims. Agence France Presse quoted witnesses reporting massacres in the neighbourhoods of Fashalom and Tajoura. Other eyewitnesses reported helicopter bombings in the Souq al-Jumaa area. A video showed helicopters over the skies…

Summary

Published
20 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
150–700
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

21 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-017

Location

قاعدة فضيل بن عمر الجويه, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
On February 21st, 2011, nine burned bodies were found in the Fadeel ben Oumar military base, near Tripoli. The civilians had their hands tied behind their back, suspected to be due to capture by the Gaddafi forces, reported by a UN report. The report states "on 21 February, he had been called to Fadeel ben…

Summary

Published
21 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
9
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

23 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-018

Location

ميدان الشهداء‎, Martyrs’ Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 23rd, 2011, seven civilians were killed by the 32nd Brigade in the central square of Al Zawiyah. A UN report mentioned the shooting of seven unarmed civilians. The report states "The Commission found local authorities exercised initial restraint when engaging protesters in the central square in Al Zawiyah. The Commission determined a violent…

Summary

Published
23 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

24 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-019

Location

ميدان الشهداء‎, Martyrs Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 24th, 2011, between seven and ten were reported killed by Gaddafi forces in Martyr's Square in Zawiya, with between 40 and 50 injured. UN reports and various tweets corroborated the casualties, alongside the killings of four Gaddafi soldiers. The UN report states "The remainder of Qadhafi forces were overpowered by protesters and retreated…

Summary

Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
40–50
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

24 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-020

Location

القريات, Qaryat, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
On February 24th, 2011, four civilians were reported killed and one injured in the Jabal al Gharbi district of Al Qaryat, after being shot by Gaddafi forces. Multiple tweets reported the casualties. @tousniahorra states "Four people were killed in Qurayyat, which lies about 400 km south of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Shot by the security…

Summary

Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

24 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-021

Location

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
On February 24th, 2011, one civilian was shot in Misrata by Gaddafi forces. The civilian was a Palestinian named Hassam Hatem Abdul Rahman Abu Mustafa. Multiple sources quoted his mother, who confirmed the death of her son. A Facebook post from Nbprs Ps states "The mother of the martyr Hassan Hatem Abdul Rahman Abu Mustafa…

Summary

Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

25 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-023

Location

الزاوية, Al Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 25th, 2011, Gaddafi forces bombed a mosque in Al Zawiya, killing ten using artillery and aircraft. No additional information on the victims was reported, although the deaths were reported by multiple sources on Twitter. @alahlawy29 tweeted "an eyewitness from Al-Zawiya to Al-Jazeera: Anti-tanks and aircraft are used against demonstrators in Libya."

Summary

Published
25 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

25 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-022

Location

طرابلس‎, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
On February 25th, 2011, five civilians were reported killed and between 12 and 24 injured as a result of Gaddafi forces in Tripoli. @Globe_info reported the casualties on Twitter. @Globe_info states "The Zawia Street Hospital in Tripoli is now receiving five martyrs and dozens of wounded, some of them in danger."

Summary

Published
25 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

26 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-025

Location

ميدان الشهداء, Martyrs' Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 26th, 2011, 50 civilians were reported killed and another 50 wounded as a result of heavy artillery shelling on the city of al-Zawiya by Gaddafi forces. Thirty of the wounded were taken to another location, though no other information was provided about casualties. Al-Jazeera was the only source to report on the strike,…

Summary

Published
26 February 2011
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
50
Civilians reported injured
50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

26 February 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-024

Location

بين صبراتة وسرمان, Between Sabratha and Sarman, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 21st, 2011, between 12 and 24 civilians were reported injured by Gaddafi forces between Sarman and Sibrata. Al Jazeera reported Reuters quoting the Libyan newspaper Quirna. Al Jazeera reports "Reuters quoted a correspondent for the Libyan newspaper Qurina as saying that Gaddafi's al-Khuwailidi al-Hamidi Brigade fired randomly in the area without specifying the…

Summary

Published
26 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

2 March 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-026

Location

البريقة, Brega, Al Wahat, Libya
Four civilians were reported killed and ten more wounded in an airstrike by the Gaddafi regime in Brega. Only one source, Naji Alive, reported civilians casualties, via Twitter: "Four killed and 10 injured in airstrikes targeting Brega city west of Benghazi." Other sources, such as NPR, only reported airstrikes by the regime: "'Huge plumes of…

Summary

Published
2 March 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

3 March 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-027

Location

راس لانوف, Ras Lanuf, Surt, Libya
On March the 3rd 2011, Gaddafi forces allegedly launched several airstrikes on Ras Lanuf (the oil crescent), in the vicinity of Brega that resulted, according to a single surviving source, in six civilians killed and 12 injured, who were said to be accompanying an Egyptian relief convey. Several sources referred to Gaddafi forces being behind…

Summary

Published
3 March 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

4 March 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-028

Location

الرجمة, Al Rajma, Benghazi, Libya
According to the Daily Telegraph, 19 civilians were killed after explosions in a munitions depot in Ar Rajma near Benghazi. It is unclear whether the incident was caused by an airstrike by the Gaddafi regime. The Telegraph wrote at the time: "The cause of the explosions was not immediately clear, although most local residents ruled…

Summary

Published
4 March 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
19
Civilians reported injured
26
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

5 March 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-029

Location

الزاوية, Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On March the 5th 2011, Gaddafi forces launched an air and naval bombardment on the city of Zawiya, resulting in the death and the injury of civilians. The rebels fought back and killed some Gaddafi soldiers and also African mercenaries. According to Sayed Tawfik, Facebook post, said that "there was an air and sea bombardment…

Summary

Published
5 March 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Naval bombardment
Civilians reported killed
16–30
Civilians reported injured
30
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Denial of access to/destruction of objects indispensable to survival
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date

6 March 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-030

Location

راس لانوف‎ , Ras Lanuf, Surt, Libya
Three people were reported dead in a Gaddafi regime airstrike on Ras Lanuf. The source was not clear on whether they were civilians or combatants. Al Jazeera posted on Twitter: "Three dead in an air strike on Ras Lanuf" The Hundi, however, reported no casualties from the strike: "Forces loyal to Muammar Qadhafi have launched…

Summary

Published
6 March 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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