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Incident Date
23 June 2019
Incident Code
LC155a
Location
Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
قصر بن غشير
One woman was indirectly killed as a result of a GNA airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir, according to Amnesty International. The human rights NGO said in a detailed field investigation: "In a residential area of Qasr Bin Ghashir, two consecutive air strikes destroyed two one-storey houses in the same area in the afternoon of 23…
Summary
Published
23 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
20 June 2019
Incident Code
LC155
Location
Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
بمحور مطار طرابلس
A single source reported that that a photographer was injured in "violent clashes" near Tripoli airport on June 20th. According to this source, the Libya Observer, "a photographer who works for the agency # France_press Hamza Turkiya was lightly injured while covering the violent clashes taking place today at the hub of Tripoli airport between…
Summary
Published
20 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
18 June 2019
Incident Code
LC154
Location
Gharyan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
غريان
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…
Summary
Published
18 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
18 June 2019
Incident Code
LC153
Location
Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya
تاجوراء
A single source reported that three civilians had been injured in an attack on Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, Tajoura, Tripoli, on June 18th. While two other sources reported the incident, no civilian harm was claimed in these sources. Libya Alahrar News alleged that "the National Oil Corporation confirmed the injury of three workers in…
Summary
Published
18 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 June 2019
Incident Code
LC152
Location
Tajoura Heart Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
مستشفى القلب تاجوراء
A single source reported that three civilians were injured in an LNA airstrike on Tajoura, Tripoli, on June 16th. According to this source, "the aerial bombardment of the residential neighbourhoods near the heart hospital caused serious damage to houses, as well as the hospital. Two women, including a pregnant woman, were injured, alongside a child."…
Summary
Published
16 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 June 2019
Incident Code
LC151
Location
Tajoura Heart Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
مستشفى القلب تاجوراء
Nine civilians were reported killed by LNA airstrikes on Tajoura, Tripoli, on June 15th. Numerous sources initially cite the injuring of nine civilians in the airstrike, yet later sources, Business Standard and Xinhua, allege the death of nine civilians in the attack. Meanwhile, Athabat news state that nine civilians were wounded, and one killed in…
Summary
Published
15 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–9
Civilians reported injured
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 June 2019
Incident Code
LC150
Location
Tripoli: Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس
In the evening of June 12th, an airstrike struck the Customs Authority building in Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. A source told the The Libya Observer that the airstrike was carried out by "an aircraft belonging to warlord Khalifa Haftar". According to the source, the explosion caused damage to nearby houses and injured several civilians, among…
Summary
Published
12 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 June 2019
Incident Code
LC149
Location
Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
معيتيقة
A child was reported killed in an alleged LNA airstrike that struck Mitiga airport in Tripoli. According to the local source Libya Post, the child's mother sustained injuries to her neck and face while the father was wounded in the back. The child's brother sustained minor injuries as well. No other details are known at…
Summary
Published
7 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 June 2019
Incident Code
LC148
Location
Field Medicine and Support Center, Tarabulus, Libya
In the morning of June 6th, the field hospital of the Field Medicine and Support Center was reportedly hit by an airstrike believed to have been carried out by the LNA, destroying parts of the hospital building. According to the Citizen, several doctors and nurses were injured. The Libya Herald reported that a total of…
Summary
Published
6 June 2019
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 May 2019
Incident Code
LC147
Location
Gheryan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
غريان
Civilians were reportedly killed in Gheryan by a GNA airstrike, according to a single source. Al Ain News tweeted: "The Libyan Army: Civilian casualties in the bombing of the militias of Misurata on Gharyan and Harouna." Other sources only reported GNA airstrikes but no civilian harm.
Summary
Published
29 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
28 May 2019
Incident Code
LC146
Location
Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
الطويشة
One woman was allegedly killed by GNA shelling on Altwaisha in Qasr Bin Gashir. Tarhuna 24 reported: "The death of Dhuhibs Alus - the wife of Mohammed Khalil al-Hakimi was killed by the fall of shells on their home in the area of Hakeimeh in Altwaisha." Hona Sog Al-Khmies published a similiar account: "The death…
Summary
Published
28 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
LC145
Location
Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
أبو سليم
Three people were reportedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Municipal Council of Abu Salim published a statement saying: "As a result of the indiscriminate shelling of the Municipality of Abu Salim, a random rocket landed on the main road next to the traffic light. This rocket caused…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
23 May 2019
Incident Code
LC144
Location
Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس
Between one and wwo health workers were killed in an LNA airstrike on Tripoli. The FMSC said: "The Field Medicine and Support Center is deeply saddened by the death of our colleague Dr. Rami Abdulrazzaq Shawia of the field hospital, Zahra, after being hit by a guided missile in the ambulance." Other sources also reported…
Summary
Published
23 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 May 2019
Incident Code
LC143
Location
Bu Gheilan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
بو غيلان
A family was reportedly injured in a GNA airstrike on Bu Gheilan. Tripoli Now said: "A family was injured in Bu Gheilan, Gheryan area, as a result of aerial bombardment by a Misurata aircraft." The is currently no further information available.
Summary
Published
16 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
15 May 2019
Incident Code
LC142
Location
Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
جامع علي بن ابي طالب
Three people were injured in a GNA artillery strike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tripoli Now said they were injured when a shell fell on the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque. Tk yhrog kl shy2 published a similar report and uploaded a video of the damage at the building.
Summary
Published
15 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
15 May 2019
Incident Code
LC141
Location
Qawasim, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
القواسم
Civilians were reported killed by a GNA airstrike in Qawasim. Ghada Elmehdwi reported: "Misrata targets civilians in Gheryan - Qawasim and victims occurred." Other sources did not mention civilian harm but the targeting of civilian homes. Wadi Dinar News Agency said that the houses of Sami and Ramzi Al Muntaser were damaged and posted pictures…
Summary
Published
15 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
14 May 2019
Incident Code
LC140
Location
Almalja, Tarabulus, Libya
الملجأ
Up to six civilians were reported killed by indiscriminate shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir, likely conducted by the GNA. The General Command of the Libyan Armed Forces showed the image of an injured child. Qasr Bin Gashir Official reported the death of Ahmed al-Mazougi. Qalam Rasas said: "The death toll has risen to 6, including…
Summary
Published
14 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
13 May 2019
Incident Code
LC139
Location
Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
الزاوية
Civilians were reported killed and injured in an LNA airstrike on Zawiya. Riyadh Burshan said that there were "reports of civilian casualties and injuries" because of "Aerial bombardment of the town of Zawiya" but did not specify how many. Other sources only reported LNA bombarment and showed pictures of damaged buildings and cars. Most of…
Summary
Published
13 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 May 2019
Incident Code
LC138
Location
Naser, Al Zawiyah, Libya
ناصر
Up to three civilians were allegedly killed in an airstrike on Naser. Different sources accused the LNA, UAE or Egypt. Ibrahim Kasuda said: "The UAE assault plane targets a citizen's car in the village of Naser in the south of Zawiya, killing all in the car and the supporters of Haftar describe it as an…
Summary
Published
12 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
12 May 2019
Incident Code
LC137a
Location
Al Jafina, Tarabulus, Libya
الجفينة
One woman was reportedly killed and her two children injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan said two civilians were injured in the incident. Al Jazeera posted on Twitter: "A woman and her two children were injured when shells fell on Al-Jafina neighborhood southeast of Tajoura, east of the Libyan capital." Libya Alahrar published…
Summary
Published
12 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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Incident Date
8 May 2019
Incident Code
LC137
Location
Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
الطويشة
Between one and three medics where reportedly injured in an LNA attack on an ambulance in Qasr Bin Gashir, possibly with artillery. OCHA published a statement on the incident saying: "An armoured ambulance vehicle carrying the Director of the Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services was directly attacked yesterday in Twaisha area in Qasr bin Ghashir…
Summary
Published
8 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
1–3
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Incident Date
8 May 2019
Incident Code
LC136
Location
Al Zahra Bridge, Tarabulus, Libya
جسر الزهراء
One man was reportedly killed by an LNA airstrike on Janzur. Tk Yahrog Kl Shy 2 posted on Facebook: "In the morning the families returns to the area of Al-Zahra bridge safely. They were hit by a bombardment by Al-Karama forces and four rockets landed on the houses and farms of the Al-Marbouk family. The…
Summary
Published
8 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
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Incident Date
5 May 2019
Incident Code
LC135
Location
Al Zahra Bridge, Tarabulus, Libya
One man was allegedly injured by an airstrike on Al-Swani. FMSC reported: "An elderly man was injured by shrapnel as a result of aerial bombardment near al-Zahra bridge in the Al-Swani area." Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator.
Summary
Published
5 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
5 May 2019
Incident Code
LC134
Location
Sidi as Sa'is, Tarabulus, Libya
سيدي السايح
Between one and two children were allegedly killed in a GNA airstrike on Sidi as Sa'is. Tripoli el Ezz reported "the death of a child from the Ashour family as a result of the bombing of a plane from Misurata." Arseefa said: "The children Mutasim Ashour Ali Sayeh, 6 years old, and Ali Ashour Ali…
Summary
Published
5 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
3 May 2019
Incident Code
LC133
Location
Al Keramiya, Tarabulus, Libya
الكريمية
One child was allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling in Al Keramia area. FMSC reported: "A child was injured as a result of the armed clashes and treated by the medical team in a field clinic of the field medicine and support center." Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the…
Summary
Published
3 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 April 2019
Incident Code
LC132
Location
Al Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
السواني
One child was allegedly injured, likely because of indiscriminate artillery shelling on Al Swani. 218 TV reported: "The field medicine and support center announced that its medical team had treated a child injured as a result of armed clashes in the suburbs of Tripoli on Monday. The center also announced in its Facebook page that…
Summary
Published
29 April 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
28 April 2019
Incident Code
LC130
Location
Sog Al Khmies Emsihel, Tarabulus, Libya
سوق الخميس امسيحل
One child was allegedly killed in a GNA airstrike on Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel. Tripoli Operations Room said: "God bless you Nour Ahmad Al-Hibishi - This image of Jannah Ahmad Al-Hibishi her sister healing the injury by bombing of the Ecuadorian pilot mercenary today." Tripoli Alaan said: "This girl is one of the victims of the…
Summary
Published
28 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
28 April 2019
Incident Code
LC129
Location
Al Kheikh, Tarabulus, Libya
الكايخ
Several civilians were allegedly injured by a GNA airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Riyadh Burshan posted images of an injured child and said: "The house of Abdul Karim Munir Qarifa was exposed to shrapnel as a result of the aerial bombardment of Qasr Bin Gashir, with human damages and injuries to family members." Tripoli Operations…
Summary
Published
28 April 2019
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
27 April 2019
Incident Code
LC128a
Location
Al Na'aija, Marqab, Libya
النعاعجة
Two civilian women were reportedly injured in a GNA airstrike on Tarhuna. An Amnesty International investigation found: "On 27 April 2019, a GNA aircraft dropped a bomb on Tarhouna, in the courtyard of the al-Hbashi family, injuring two women and damaging the house. Umm Seif told Amnesty International: 'I was at home alone with my…
Summary
Published
27 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
27 April 2019
Incident Code
LC128
Location
Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
الطويشة
Between one and three civilians were reported killed by a GNA airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Mahmoud Al-Dakhli wrote: "The last victim of the indiscriminate shelling is the house of my mother Shaaban Gmeid al-Jalidy, which resulted in the death of the child Rabia Muftah Shaaban Gmeid al-Jalidy and her sister, Janan, and the rest…
Summary
Published
27 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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