Incident Code
Lib2011-204
Incident Code
Lib2011-204
Incident Date
12 October 2011
Location
سرت, Western Sirte, Surt, Libya
Geolocation
31.20892,
16.58866
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
31.20892,
16.58866
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LM051)
At least 42 civilians were killed near the western Sirte frontline and were found on October 12, 2011 according to Elaph.
According to Anis Faraj, a witness who claimed he shared a cell with those that were found dead, about 47 men were being held in a cell and they were taken to Musassim Gaddafi, the son of Colonel Gaddafi, and shot but Anis was able to escape with the help of a sympathetic soldier.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Ground operation
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
42