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April 16, 2019
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محطة وقود البوعيشي, Al Buashi gas station, Tarabulus, LibyaAn elder woman was reported killed and between one and four civilians injured from indiscriminate artillery shelling on Ain Zara. Aksa Net posted a video with a man claiming the death of the woman. Riyadh Burshan said one woman was injured and posted images of the site of the incident. Tk yhrog kl shy2 wrote:
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May 29, 2023
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عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, LibyaA civilian man was injured by shelling between “Al Radaa” and “Brigade 444”, one of which is loyal to the Government of National Unity, which struck his home in Ain Zara on May 29, 2023. A tweet from @ObservatoryLY reported that a house in Ain Zara was hit by a shell during clashes between “Al
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May 12, 2019
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ناصر, Naser, Al Zawiyah, LibyaUp 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
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November 29, 2018
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العوينات, Al Uwaynat, Ghat, LibyaEleven civilians were reported killed as a result of a US airstrike near Al Uwaynat. The event marks the biggest single allegation of civilian harm against the United States in Libya so far. Initial reports had indicated that the US had targeted Al Qaeda members with a precision strike near the town in the south
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August 8, 2011
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مجمعات قفوز وجرود السكنية, Gafuz and Jarud residential compounds, Marqab, LibyaBetween 34 and 85 civilians were allegedly killed in NATO airstrikes on the Majer area of Zliten. The event marks the biggest reported loss of civilian life from NATO strikes during the first Libyan Civil War. An Amnesty International field investigation found: “On the evening of 8 August 2011 two houses were struck in Majer
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April 19, 2019
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قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, LibyaOne child allegedly died from indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir near Tripoli. Mohamed Al Terhouni posted on Facebook: “Today my wife’s cousin, Radwan Milad Attiya, died because of a mortar shell. My wife’s brother and his cousin were slightly injured.” Mohammed A Alhise said that the two injured were both cousin’s of Attiya.
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May 31, 2023
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العجيلات, Al Ajailat, An Nuqat al Khams, LibyaOne civilian named Ali Balkour was killed by alleged Government of National Unity (Turkish) drone strikes on the Al Shabika area in the city of Al Ajailat on May 31, 2023. A tweet from @aleasima_17 reported that three raids in the Al Shabika area resulted in the death of Ali Balkour inside a wine factory. Other
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May 14, 2019
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الملجأ, Almalja, Tarabulus, LibyaUp to six civilians were reported killed by indiscriminate shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir, likely conducted by the GNA. The General Command of the Libyan Armed Forces showed the image of an injured child. Qasr Bin Gashir Official reported the death of Ahmed al-Mazougi. Qalam Rasas said: “The death toll has risen to 6, including
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January 16, 2019
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قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, LibyaMahmoud Shalbik, a 23-year-old university student from Tripoli, was reportedly killed during armed clashes in the Libyan capital. While most sources reported he was killed by stray bullet, UNSMIL said the “student at the University of Tripoli, Faculty of Economics, was killed at his home as result of incriminate shelling.” Abdulrahman Ghummied stated on Twitter:
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September 15, 2011
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الحي رقم 2, Neighbourhood No 2, Surt, LibyaBetween 30 and 64 civilians were allegedly killed in a NATO airstrike on neighbourhood No 2 in Sirte. Mustafa Al Fitouri wrote in his book, naming 46 civilians: “The seventh air strike took place in Sirte on 15th September at 7pm where the warplanes targeted a gathering of civilian vehicles inside and near it a
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April 19, 2019
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مدرسة تحرير ليبيا, Tahrer School, Tarabulus, LibyaOne child was reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Riyadh Burshan said that Teqwa Abu Bakr Awn died after a shell landed in Qasr Bin Gashir. Libyan News said it was near the School of Liberation. Other sources published similar reports. According to local sources, GNA and LNA were fighting in
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June 19, 2011
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بيت علي مخر الغراري, House of Ali Mukhar Al Gharari, Tarabulus, LibyaBetween five and nine civilians were reported killed in a NATO airstrike on Tripoli. NATO later acknowledged likely causing civilian harm in the event. Amnesty gave a detailed account of the incident in its Libya investigation: “On 19 June 2011 at about 1.30 am the home of Mukhtar al-Gharari, located in a densely built-up area
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April 22, 2011
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باب العزيزية, Bab Al Azizia, Tarabulus, LibyaThree civilians were reported killed in a NATO airstrike near Tripoli. Breaking News posted on Twitter: “Libya update: 3 die when NATO airstrike hits parking lot at Gadhafi compound in Tripoli – Govt. spokesman via Reuters.” Other sources published similar news, referring back to the government spokesperson. The Huffington post reported that the area was
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May 25, 2022
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أبو سليم, Abo Salim, Tarabulus, LibyaA mortar shell injured at least two civilians when it hit Omdurman, the Abu Salim area of Tripoli, Libya on May 25th 2022, according to local sources. According to @KhaledDernah3, the injuries were of the “city team player”, Anwar Makhlouf, and his friend, Fathi Baira, who had minor injuries. Both were transferred to Al-Khadra Hospital
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April 20, 2019
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وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, LibyaOne man was reportedly killed by indiscrimiante shelling on Tajoura. Libyan News Network said that “Abu Bakr al-Ghoriani from the Wadi al Rabie neighborhood” was killed “after being hit by shrapnel.” Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator of the shelling.
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July 20, 2011
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صرمان, Surman, Al Zawiyah, LibyaBetween 13 and 19 civilians were reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on Surman. The New York Times published a detailed report of the event: “The Qaddafi government used the strike for propaganda purposes. It claimed as many as 19 civilians were killed and put up portraits of the victims across Tripoli. Khaled offered a
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April 7, 2019
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وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, LibyaThe doctor Jumua Ghouma was reported killed from indiscriminate shelling on Tajoura. The Times reported: “Another doctor, Jumua Ghouma, was killed while off-duty when a shell fell on his house.” Abdulrahman Ghummied said his home was in the Wadi al Rabie area of Tajoura. Khaled Sherif posted that he was the head of the laboratory
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May 14, 2022
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جنزور, Jamila Triangle, Janzour, Tarabulus, LibyaClashes at dawn on May 14th 2022 in the Jamila Triangle in the Janzour area, reported to be in the vicinity of the West Tripoli Electricity Station were reported to have caused civilian casualties, but reports differ in the number. However, according to another local source, the Municipal Council of Janzour did not mention any
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April 30, 2011
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الساحة الخضراء, Green Square, Tarabulus, LibyaSeveral members of the Gaddafi family were reported to have been killed by a NATO airstrike on Tripoli. While Saif al-Arab Gaddafi, son of Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly a member of the military, his children clearly had non-combatant status due to their young age. CNN reported: “The Libyan government said Sunday that Gadhafi’s son, Saif
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May 24, 2019
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أبو سليم, Abu Salim, Tarabulus, LibyaThree people were reportedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Municipal Council of Abu Salim published a statement saying: “As a result of the indiscriminate shelling of the Municipality of Abu Salim, a random rocket landed on the main road next to the traffic light. This rocket caused
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April 9, 2019
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خلة الفرجان, Khallet Al Furjan, Tarabulus, LibyaOne child has reportedly been killed in clashes in Tripoli. Rahaf Mabrouk Ghoma was killed in the Khallet Al Furjan neighbourhood, according to Only Libya. Other sources reported similar accounts. It is unclear whether she was killed by an airstrike or gunfire. Fighting occured between GNA and LNA in the area at the time of
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July 22, 2022
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شارع المطبات طريق المشتل, Al Matabat street in Al Mashtal road, Tarabulus, LibyaOne civilian, a young man, was killed and four to five other men were injured in shelling carried out by “presidential agencies” on Al Matabat street in Tripoli on July 22, 2022. According to @tkyroogklshytk, a shell fell on Al-Matabat Street behind the Qadour Clinic near a group of young men sitting on the street,
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April 23, 2019
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طرابلس, Tripoli: Airport, Tarabulus, LibyaOne man was reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling in Tripoli. Radaa.abuslim said the Sudanese man died when a shell fell on his home hitting him in his bed. He was apparently working as a guard at a construction site near Tripoli Airport where the body was found. Tripoli Now published a similar report: “Only
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July 30, 2011
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طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, LibyaThree journalists were reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on Tripoli. SBS News tweeted: “Three journalists have reportedly been killed in a NATO air strike while on state television in Libya.” Uruknet wrote: “Libya says three journalists have been killed in a NATO air strike on state television, and that the murder of the rebels’
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April 10, 2019
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العزيزيه, Aziziyah, Al Jafarah, LibyaA pregnant woman was allegedly killed between Tripoli and Aziziyah by indiscriminate shelling. Al Mashhad Libya reported that “the border between Aziziyah and Tripoli witnessed violent clashes and a number of rocket-propelled grenades fell on the citizens’ homes, and a pregnant woman was killed when as a missile hit a house.” Fighting in the area
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July 22, 2022
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قرب مصحة سيول, near Seoul Clinic, Tarabulus, LibyaAn unknown shell injured a woman inside her car in the June 11 area on July 22, 2022. Two sources, @tkyroogklshytk and @taqarifatnews, reported that a shell fell on a car near the Seoul Clinic in the June 11 area, injuring a woman who was inside the car. No other information is available to Airwars at
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April 24, 2019
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طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, LibyaOne civilian was reportedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Tripoli. The Center for Field Medicine and Support said that Dr. Mohammed Al-Khitouni was wounded when a shell dropped near his hospital. The page posted a picture of him recovering at the hospital. Local reports of shelling point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator
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June 26, 2019
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وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, LibyaThree civilians were allegedly killed by indiscriminate shelling on the Wadi al Rabie neighbourhood of Tajoura. LCNA reported: “A random shell landed Tuesday night on the house of Mohammed Salim al-Mazouji in the Wadi Al Rabie area, killing two of his sons, in addition to his granddaughter while they were inside the house.” Other sources
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April 11, 2019
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السواني, Al Swani, Tarabulus, LibyaBetween one and 12 civilians were allegedly killed by indiscriminate shelling on Al-Swani. Tripoli Now reported: “Indiscriminate shelling of innocent people and their homes in Al-Swani axis, which led to the death of two families. Another family was injured and 12 civilians were killed so far.” Libya Alahrar TV said one civilian was killed in
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July 22, 2022
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السبعة, Al Sab’a, Tarabulus, LibyaOne civilian was injured by unknown shrapnel in Al Sab’a next to the Al-Qadi market on July 22, 2022 @tkyroogklshytk and @Bbttmm010100 tweeted that an African worker was injured by shrapnel in their foot in Al Sab’a next to the Al-Qadi market. A tweet from @tkyroogklshytk reported that a shell fell on the house of