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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
LC168
Location
الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Up to four civilians were reportedly killed in a GNA airstrike on Asabi'ah. Al Mashhad said that the bombing left civilian casualties and that according to their source three people were killed. 218TV reported: "The media center of the LNA Operations Room confirmed that the rockets launched by terrorist groups on a residential neighborhood in…
Summary
Published
19 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–4
Military actors reported killed
0–7
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
18 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM239
Location
Outside Kunya Barrow, Middle Juba, Somalia
A reported US drone strike killed al Shabaab's head of domestic intelligence in a night time action near Kunyo Barrow. While the action was apparently confirmed by Somali military radio, AFRICOM did not declare a strike on this date - indicating a possible CIA action. Voice of America reporter Harun Maruf first mentioned the strike…
Summary
Published
18 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
17 July 2019
Incident Code
LC167
Location
عرادة, Arada, Tarabulus, Libya
A child was reportedly injured in an LNA artillery strike on the Arada neigbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouk kl shy2 said: "A shell fell on the house of Al Zarkani family in the area of Arada near the school of Abdullah bin Masood and there is material damage and a small child injured." February TV…
Summary
Published
17 July 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
LC165
Location
السواني, Al-Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to three medics were reportedly killed in an LNA airstrike on a field hospital in Al-Swani. Burkanly only said the hospital had been targeted without mentioning civilian harm. OCHA Libya said three medical staff had been injured and equipment damaged. Hona Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel reported that three combatants had been killed while several doctors…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
LC166
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
Three civilians reportedly sustained indirect injuries from an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara. Libya Alahrar TV wrote: "According to the Field Medicine and Support Center, a doctor, a paramedic and an ambulance driver were seriously injured on Tuesday in the course of their humanitarian duties in Ain Zara. The FMSC said on Facebook that the…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 July 2019
Incident Code
LC164
Location
مسجد الكحيلي, Kahily Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was reported killed in an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara. Tripoli Al Izz wrote: "The death of the young Karim Qashout, born in 1997, one of the staff of the coast of sweets after the bombing of his house in Ain Zara." February TV said: "One person was killed and members of his…
Summary
Published
15 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
LC163
Location
طرابلس: شيل خنورة, Tripoli: Shell Khanoura petrol station, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed in a Turkish airstrike on Tripoli. Almanara wrote that LNA forces were being shelled with heavy artillery in the area. TD.Tarhuna said two houses were destroyed by a Turkish aircraft but did not mention civilian harm. Tarhuna 24 reported: "A military aircraft bombing the home of the Aoun family next…
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM238
Location
Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US air support was potentially involved in an operation to retake areas of the Lower Shabelle region which killed 15 al Shabaab fighters, Radio Shabelle reported. Colonel Mohamed Abdullahi Arale confirmed to state media that the Somali National Army had retaken Yaaqbari Weyne, MadaxMarodi and Lego villages. Colonel Arale reportedly said that his troops had…
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
15
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
11 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM237a-C
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Al Shabaab members or civilians were allegedly killed in US strikes near Jilib and Basra. AFRICOM later denied conducting strikes in the area. Harun Maruf reported: "Overnight airstrikes killed dozens of Al-Shabaab militants in Jilib, Cmdr of AS’s Hisba police station in the town, Hassan Dhere, his deputy and a 3rd official among the dead,…
Summary
Published
11 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
9 July 2019
Incident Code
LC162
Location
وادي تغسات, Wadi Tgessat, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Five civilians were reportedly injured because of LNA bombing in Gheryan. Almanara and February TV both reported: "Five civilians lightly injured in the bombing of Haftar militia planes on the Police institute." Hona Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel only reported LNA bombing but did not mention civilian harm. Tarhuna 24 said there were a "number of dead"…
Summary
Published
9 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Civilians reported injured
5
Military actors reported killed
0–3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
8 July 2019
Incident Code
LC161a
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed by an airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. On October 8th Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported: "The death of the young Mohammed Abdulmoula Khamid Al-Atrash caused by wounds as a result of warplanes shelling 3 months ago on Al-Sharif Hotel area in Qasr Bin Ghashir." Tarhouna 24 published a carbon copy…
Summary
Published
8 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
7 July 2019
Incident Code
LC160
Location
خلة الفرجان, Khallet Al Furjan, Tarabulus, Libya
Two civilians were reportedly killed by LNA artillery shelling on the Khallet Al Furjan neighbourhood of Tripoli. February TV reported: "Bombardment of Haftar militia with Grad rockets on the area of Khallet Al Furjan kills a mother and her two-year-old daughter." Ahmed Othman and other sources said the two victims belonged to the Al Burki…
Summary
Published
7 July 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 July 2019
Incident Code
LC161
Location
طرابلس: مطار معيتيقة, Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
Three civilians were reported injured in an LNA artillery strike on Tripoli Mitiga International Airport. February TV reported: "Three engineers from Afriqiyah Airlines were injured as a result of shells falling on the international airport." Libya Observer published a similar account: "Three of the maintenance engineers were injured and one of the Afriqiyah Airlines planes…
Summary
Published
7 July 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
3 July 2019
Incident Code
LC158
Location
تاجوراء, Tajoura: Detention Center, Tarabulus, Libya
Between 37 and 80 civilians have reportedly been killed in an airstrike on a migrant detention centre in Tajoura. The incident appears to be the worst single civilian harm event in recent Libyan history. While most local sources blame the LNA, General Haftar's army has rejected responsibility and accused the GNA of conducting the strike.…
Summary
Published
3 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
37–80
Civilians reported injured
40–131
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
,
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
3 July 2019
Incident Code
LC159
Location
سيدي السايح, Sidi as Sa'is, Tarabulus, Libya
Between two and five civilians were allegedly killed by a GNA airstrike on Sidi as Sa'is near Tripoli. Almarsad reported: "A doctor at the hospital of Tarhuna confirmed the death of two young men and the injury of two others and a family consisting of 4 children and their father seriously injured by the bombing…
Summary
Published
3 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
3 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM237-C
Location
Iskushuban or Mareero, Bari, Somalia
According to a local source, heavy fighting near the port of Bari in Puntland killed two people and injured five others, including civilians. AFRICOM later declared that "no U.S. military strike took place on the alleged date or location." Radio Shabelle initially said that an airstrike by an unknown party had contributed to the violence…
Summary
Published
3 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
1–5
Military actors reported killed
0–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
1 July 2019
Incident Code
LC157
Location
الهضبة, Al Hadba, Tarabulus, Libya
Two civilians were reportedly killed in an LNA airstrike on the Al Hadba neighbourhood of Tripoli. February TV said: "Haftar planes targeted the homes of civilians in Al Hadba, which led to the death of a child and her father and injured two members of her family today in Tripoli." Libya Alahrar TV claimed four…
Summary
Published
1 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
26 June 2019
Incident Code
LC156
Location
وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya
Three civilians were allegedly killed by indiscriminate shelling on the Wadi al Rabie neighbourhood of Tajoura. LCNA reported: "A random shell landed Tuesday night on the house of Mohammed Salim al-Mazouji in the Wadi Al Rabie area, killing two of his sons, in addition to his granddaughter while they were inside the house." Other sources…
Summary
Published
26 June 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
25 June 2019
Incident Code
USSOM236-C
Location
حرمك, Kunya Barrow, Middle Juba, Somalia
A named man, Abow Ali Wardi (or Wardiyow), was widely reported killed in a US targeted strike near Kunyo Barrow. While there were some local claims that the victim was a non combatant, AFRICOM later insisted the target was "an al-Shabaab facilitator" and that "It is assessed with a high degree of confidence that civilian…
Summary
Published
25 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
24 June 2019
Incident Code
USSOM235
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
The US military declared carrying out an airstrike targeting al Shabaab militants in Jilib, according to a press release issued on the same day by US Africa Command. According to the statement, "At this time, it is assessed the airstrike killed one (1) militant. Currently, we assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result…
Summary
Published
24 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
23 June 2019
Incident Code
LC155a
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
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
بمحور مطار طرابلس, Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
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
غريان, Gharyan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
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
تاجوراء, Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya
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
USSOM234
Location
Vicinity of Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
The US military carried out two separate airstrikes targeting al Shabaab in the vicinity of Jilib, Middle Juba, according to a press release from US Africa Command. According to AFRICOM, “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on June…
Summary
Published
16 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16 June 2019
Incident Code
LC152
Location
مستشفى القلب تاجوراء, Tajoura Heart Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
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
16 June 2019
Incident Code
USSOM233
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
The US military carried out two separate airstrikes targeting al Shabaab in the vicinity of Jilib, according to a press release from US Africa Command. According to AFRICOM, "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on June 16, 2019... At…
Summary
Published
16 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
15 June 2019
Incident Code
LC151
Location
مستشفى القلب تاجوراء, Tajoura Heart Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
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
طرابلس, Tripoli: Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
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
معيتيقة, Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
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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