Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

LC154

Incident date

June 18, 2019

Location

غريان, Gharyan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Geolocation

32.169687, 13.019377 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A single source reported that one civilian was killed in a “criminal attack” on an aid convoy in Gheryan, Jabal al Gharbi, on June 18th.

According to the source, 218 TV, “a relief convoy carrying food and medicines from the interim government to the western region has been under criminal attack south of the city of Gheryan, killing one truck driver and damaging many items of aid, a spokesman for the interim government said.

Oreibi said that the convoy was attacked near the uninhabited Jendouba area. He said that the convoy carried fuel, oil, cooking gas and generators, as well as foodstuffs and medical supplies, including medical oxygen cylinders.”

The attack was attributed to the GNA.

No other information is known at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Gharyan (غريان‎), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.169687, 13.019377. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord

Sources (1) [ collapse]

Government of National Accord Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord
  • Government of National Accord position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord

Sources (1) [ collapse]