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Incident Date
30 May 2020
Incident Code
LC409
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tarhuna 24 said: "Citizen Hamza Al-Barghouth was wounded by shrapnel as a result of a missile landing in Qasr Bin Gashir area, which has been under heavy bombardment for more than a week." Tk Yahroug Kl shy only reported heavy artillery shelling…
Summary
Published
30 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
28 May 2020
Incident Code
LC407
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
Five civilians were reported injured by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Tk Yahroug Kl shy posted: "A report from the ambulance and rescue teams in the emergency apparatus reported that shells had fallen on houses in the Ain Zara area, and there are wounded civilians who are now being treated." The Field Medicine and Support…
Summary
Published
28 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
28 May 2020
Incident Code
LC408
Location
وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya
One paramedic was allegedly killed by shelling or gunshots in Wadi al Rabie. The Field Medicine and Support Center said: "The Field Medicine and Support Center mourns with great sadness and sorrow the death of our colleague, Dr. Hammam Abu Bakr Hamid, of the field hospital, Tajoura, as a result of him being targeted while…
Summary
Published
28 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
,
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
20 May 2020
Incident Code
LC406
Location
الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Tarabulus, Libya
Between six and eight civilians, including one child, were allegedly killed by a Turkish drone strike on Asabi'ah. Libya Witness tweeted: "6 civilians, including a child, were killed in a Turkish raid in the city of Asabi'ah, western Libya." A pro-LNA Twitter account said seven civilians and a child were killed.
Summary
Published
20 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
6–8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
20 May 2020
Incident Code
LC404
Location
الحمرونية, Al Hamrouniya, Tarabulus, Libya
Several civilians were allegedly injured by GNA shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Akhbar Libya 24 said: "An informed source revealed that members of one family and another person were injured as a result of the fall of artillery shells of the Al-Wefaq [GNA] forces, in a random manner, on residential neighborhoods in the Qasr Bin…
Summary
Published
20 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
20 May 2020
Incident Code
LC405
Location
الدريبي, Edraiby, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed and seven more injured by LNA shelling on the Edraiby neighbourhood of Tripoli. Al Wasat reported: "A spokesman for the Ministry of Health of the National Accord Government confirmed that two Libyan citizens were injured, in addition to five Africans, as a result of the bombing that targeted the Edraiby area…
Summary
Published
20 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 May 2020
Incident Code
LC403
Location
بئر التوتة, Bi'r Altota, Tarabulus, Libya
Four civilians were allegedly injured by GNA artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Alsaaa24 said: "Eyewitnesses reported that the heavy artillery shelling did not stop since the morning hours on the Bi'r Altota area and the Sharif Hotel in Qasr Bin Gashir by Syrian mercenaries and armed militias loyal to the 'Government of Reconciliation'. They…
Summary
Published
19 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
18 May 2020
Incident Code
LC402
Location
القره بوللي, Castelverde, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to four civilians were reported killed and others injured when mortars fell on Al Sab’a Buildings in Castelverde, Libya on May 18th, 2020. The Libya Observer tweeted "Three people were killed and others wounded in a rocket attack on the town of Castelverde, east of Tripoli, on Monday." 218 News said that in a…
Summary
Published
18 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
16 May 2020
Incident Code
LC400
Location
ميدان الاربعة شوارع, 4 Streets Square, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by shelling on the Hadaba area of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy wrote: "A shell landed in the 4 streets Al Haddad in the Hadaba area, and a civilian was wounded by shrapnel." There is currently no further information available. Reports of fighting in the area point at GNA or…
Summary
Published
16 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 May 2020
Incident Code
LC401
Location
طرابلس: الفرناج, Al Fornaj: University Dormitory, Tarabulus, Libya
Six civilians, including a child, were killed and 17 civilians were injured in alleged Libyan National Army (LNA) artillery strikes on Al Fornaj neighbourhood in Tripoli on May 16th, 2020. According to local sources, the strikes targeted housing units for displaced people at a university campus. The Libya Observer reported that "five people were killed…
Summary
Published
16 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
17
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 May 2020
Incident Code
LC397
Location
طرابلس: الفرناج, Tripoli: Al Fornaj, Tarabulus, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly injured by indiscrimiante shelling on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: "Injury of 2 displaced people, one of whom was seriously injured, and he is now under operations." Tk Yahroug Kl shy said that several shells landed in the area, including on the Savings and Real Estate Investment…
Summary
Published
15 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 May 2020
Incident Code
LC398
Location
طريق السور, Al Sour road, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road area of Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV wrote: "The media advisor to the Ministry of Health, Al-Amin Al-Hashemi, confirms that the Central Hospital of Tripoli received, today treated a 68-year-old civilian, who was injured as a result of a shell fired by Haftar…
Summary
Published
15 May 2020
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
15 May 2020
Incident Code
LC399
Location
طريق اشميخ, Ashmikh Road, Misrata, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly by a Turkish drone strike near Bani Walid. Tarhuna 24 said: "Turkish drone targeted a car transfer type veto by citizens of the city of Bani Walid coming from the corner across the road Gharyan. People have been targeted when they arrive to the area Ashmikh thankfully both survived with varying…
Summary
Published
15 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
14 May 2020
Incident Code
LC395
Location
الشويرف, Ash Shwayrif, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Two civilians were reported killed in alleged Turkish drone attack on their car in Ash Shwayrif in Jabal al Gharbi in Libya on May 14th, according to local sources. The two men belong to the Mashashiya tribe. Libya 24 said that "Activists on social media reported that two young men from the Mashashiya tribe from…
Summary
Published
14 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
14 May 2020
Incident Code
LC396
Location
قصر بن غشير: سوق زاد الخير, Qasr Bin Gashir: Forsa Street, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed by GNA or Turkish shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Khamis Mahmoud Al Sheikhi said: "The capital, a random shell fired by the Erdogan militia fell near the Zad Al-Khair market in Qasr Bin Gashir, killing Fathi Al-Ghoula, may God have mercy on him." Tk Yahroug Kl shy wrote: "He moved…
Summary
Published
14 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 May 2020
Incident Code
LC394
Location
طريق السور, Al Sour road, Tarabulus, Libya
A number of civilians were reported injured in alleged LNA shelling on Az Zawiya street in Tripoli in the midnight on May 14th, 2020 according to local sources. The Libya Observer said: "Militia groups of warlord Khalifa Haftar showered Tripoli Central Hospital and the surrounding residential areas with rockets early on Thursday leaving 14 people…
Summary
Published
13 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
13 May 2020
Incident Code
LC393
Location
شارع الزاوية, Al Zawiya street, Tarabulus, Libya
A number of civilians were reported injured in alleged LNA shelling on Az Zawiya street in Tripoli in the midnight on May 14th, 2020 according to local sources. Libya Alahrar TV reported: "Ministry of Health spokesman Fawzi Onis confirms to the Libya Alahrar that the death toll from the bombing of Haftar militias on al-Zawiyah…
Summary
Published
13 May 2020
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 May 2020
Incident Code
LC392
Location
الحداد, Al Haddad, Tarabulus, Libya
One woman was reported killed and nine other civilians including four women were injured in alleged LNA shelling on the Al Haddad area in Tripoli, Libya on May 12th, 2020 according to local sources. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy posted "A shell landed on the Haddad area, on the Al Haddad Al Hadaba, which led to…
Summary
Published
12 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
LC389
Location
بوقرين, Abugrein, Misrata, Libya
An unknown number of civilians died in alleged airstrikes by a UAE aircraft on two civilian cars near Abugrein on May 11th, 2020, according to Libya Al Ahrar. Libya Al Ahrar reported that, according to the Brigadier General of Sirte Al Jafra Operations Abdul Hadi Dara, "civilians were martyred as a result of the targeting…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
LC388
Location
القداحية, Al Qaddahiyah, Misrata, Libya
One civilian died after his car was targeted with a missile, allegedly fired by LNA or Emirati drones, in Al Qaddahiyah on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Four other men were also killed, they were reportedly fighters with the militia of the Amateen martyrs. Burkan Al Ghadab Operation wrote that "Emirates drones targeted…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
LC390
Location
بني وليد, Bani Walid, Tarabulus, Libya
A reportedly sick woman was injured when the ambulance she was in was targeted in an alleged Turkish drone strike near the city of Bani Walid on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Tripoli29 reported that "a Turkish drone bombed an ambulance with a sick woman inside." @agly1988 tweeted that "an ambulance carrying a woman from…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
LC391
Location
الشويرف, Ash Shwayrif, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Several trucks were reportedly targeted in alleged GNA or Turkish airstrikes near Ash Shwayrif, Jabal Al Gharbi, on May 11th, 2020. One civilian was injured. Tarhouna24 wrote that Saleh Abu Ghribi, a water tanker truck driver, was injured in alleged Turkish airstrikes. "Men of Al Amamira Al Mujahida Clan" posted photos on Facebook of his severely damaged…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
9 May 2020
Incident Code
LC385
Location
طرابلس: باب بن غشير, Tripoli: Bab Ben Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to six civilians were killed and 12 more injured by alleged LNA shelling on the Bab Ben Gashir area of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed three dead civilians and 12 wounded. Mofida Aldriwi posted the names of four killed and 11 injured. Al Wasat said: "Today, Saturday, the Ministry of Interior…
Summary
Published
9 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
11–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
9 May 2020
Incident Code
LC386
Location
طريق السور, Al Sour Road, Tarabulus, Libya
Six civilians were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road in Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan posted on Facebook: "Abu Salim Municipal Council: 6 civilians were killed, including a mother and daughter, and dozens were wounded, as a result of the targeting of Haftar militias in the Al Sour road." Al Arab QA quoted…
Summary
Published
9 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
9 May 2020
Incident Code
LC387
Location
صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
One woman was alegedly killed and three civilians were injured by artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed the victim and said: "The ambulance team at the Salaheddin field hospital of the Field Medicine and Support Center assisted the family of Muammar Abdel Salam Shaaban at dawn…
Summary
Published
10 May 2020
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
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
8 May 2020
Incident Code
LC383
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
Four civilians from the same family were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Ain Zara speaking said: "I am God, and to him, we shall review the death of Muhammad Abd Al-Salam Al-Tuwati, Abdel-Moneim Al-Tuwati, and Laila Al-Tuwati and Ashraf Al-Tuwati in Ain Zara due to the fall of a Grad missile from…
Summary
Published
8 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
8 May 2020
Incident Code
LC384
Location
قصر الحج, Qasr Al Hajj, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Between nine and ten civilians were allegedly killed by a Turkish airstrike on Qasr Al Hajj. Al Maoukef Al Libi posted on Facebook: "Turkish occupation air forces bombard the Qasr A Hajj, which contains a gate belonging to the Directorate of Security of Alrujban and a medical team to combat the Corona virus. They are…
Summary
Published
8 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
9–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
7 May 2020
Incident Code
LC382
Location
زاوية الدهماني , Zawiyat Al Dahmani, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to three civilians were allegedly killed and four more injured by LNA shelling on the Zawiyat Al Dahmani area of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies said five shells landed in the area and added: "Two policemen were killed at the Ministry of Interior, including insurance patrols and a civilian. The wounded are 2 civilians, one…
Summary
Published
7 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 May 2020
Incident Code
LC379
Location
الطريق السريع الساحلي, Coastal Highway, Tarabulus, Libya
Three civilians were reported killed and 19 others including children injured in alleged LNA artillery attack on the coastal road of Tajoura, Libya on May 6th, 2020, according to local sources. Libya Observer reported that "Khalifa Haftar's forces have carried out indiscriminate rocket attacks on the coastal road in Tajoura, eastern Tripoli, killing three civilians…
Summary
Published
6 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
12–19
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 May 2020
Incident Code
LC380
Location
أبو سليم, Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to six civilians were allegedly killed and up to 27 more injured by allegedly LNA shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported two deaths. Hona Souq Al-Khmies repored two dead and eight injured. The Field Medicine and Support Center said one person was killed and 27 more civilians…
Summary
Published
6 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
8–27
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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