Incident Code

LC002

Location

قويرة المال, Qweira al Mal, Sabha, Libya

Geolocation

27.181167, 14.533500
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two children were reportedly killed in an air or artillery strike in Sabha in the south of Libya.

A pro-Gaddafi page on Facebook identified the victims as the 14-year-old and a 17-years-old, and another victim at 14 years old, who lost his leg. It added that they were killed in the Hey al Hijara neighbourhood. Another child was reportedly injured.

Libya Sky reported the location of the strike as Qweira al Mal gate at the northern entrance to the city of Sabha (Jebel Ali region) on Sunday, targeting a gathering of armed groups outside.

Victims

Invidivuals

14 years old male Via @against.theday17inLibyan killed
17 years old male Via @against.theday17inLibyan killed
14 years old male Via @against.theday17inLibyan injured

Key Information

Country
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention Qweira al Mal gate (قويرة المال) for which the coordinates are: 27.181167, 14.533500.  Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

General National Congress (GNC) Assessment
Suspected belligerent
General National Congress (GNC)
General National Congress (GNC) position on incident
Not yet assessed