Incident Code
Lib2011-082
Incident Code
Lib2011-082
Incident Date
30 April 2011
Location
جالو, Jallo Oasis, Al Wahat, Libya
Geolocation
29.046464,
21.516349
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Geolocation
29.046464,
21.516349
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG011c)
On April 30th, 2011, Gaddafi forces entered the Jallo Oasis, reportedly killing six civilians and four rebels.
According to Agence France-Presse, 66 cars arrived from the south of the Oasis, killing one civilian at a bakery and five more civilian workers during the attack.
Al Jazeera quoted a rebel spokesman, also describing the six civilian deaths.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
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, Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
6
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the Jallo (جالو) Oasis area, for which the generic coordinates are: 29.046464, 21.516349. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.