Incident Code
Lib2011-023
Incident Code
Lib2011-023
Incident Date
25 February 2011
Location
الزاوية, Al Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
Geolocation
32.759709,
12.732495
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
32.759709,
12.732495
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG001d)
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.”
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
10
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention a mosque being struck in the city of Zawiya (الزاوية). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Zawiya are: 32.759709, 12.732495.
Military Statements
Gaddafi Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Gaddafi Forces
Gaddafi Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed