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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

Between one and 14 civilians were allegedly killed by Gaddafi forces shelling on Misurata. An Amnesty International investigation found the following: "Ahmed Ahmed al-Majdoub, a 64-year-old father of 10, was killed on 25 April at his daughter’s house in the Qasr Ahmad neighbourhood of Misratah, to the west of the port." The investigation quotes al-Majdoub's…

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

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سبها‎, Sabha, Sabha, Libya

Dozens of civilians were reportedly injured in a NATO airstrike near Sabha. A video by Libya Tears showed footage of civilians being treated in a hospital after an alleged airstrike. The caption reads: "This is what NATO has done to protect civilians with Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973. At the instigation of our brothers…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

Gaddafi forces bombing of Misurata allegedly killed 40 civilians and injured many more, according to a major news channel. Al Jazeera reported at the time: "40 people were killed and dozens of others wounded in a bombing carried out by the Gaddafi Brigades on Saturday on the city of Misurata" There is currently no additional…

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

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باب العزيزية, Bab Al Azizia, Tarabulus, Libya

Three civilians were reported killed in a NATO airstrike near Tripoli. Breaking News posted on Twitter: "Libya update: 3 die when NATO airstrike hits parking lot at Gadhafi compound in Tripoli - Govt. spokesman via Reuters." Other sources published similar news, referring back to the government spokesperson. The Huffington post reported that the area was…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

Seven civilians were reported killed as a result of indiscriminate shelling on Misurata by Gaddafi forces. Among them were two internationally known photojournalists, Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros. The BBC reported: "Briton Tim Hetherington, 40, is said to have been killed in a rocket-propelled grenade attack. US photographer Chris Hondros, 41, was also killed, and two others,…

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بئر الغنم, Bi'r al Ghanam, Al Zawiyah, Libya

Four civilians were reported killed in a NATO airstrike on Bi'r al Ghanam near Tripoli. Arab Anger Revolution posted on Facebook that "Earlier, four people were killed in the Bi'r al-Ghanam area, southwest of the capital, after an airstrike by the alliance on civilian and military targets." NATO did not report airstrikes in the area…

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خلة الفرجان, Khallet Al Furjan, Tarabulus, Libya

Seven civilians were reported killed and 18 other injured in Tripoli as a result of NATO bombing. Arab Anger Revolution claimed that "NATO aircraft launched two air raids on the Libyan capital Tripoli on Wednesday evening, killing several people. Government television said seven people were killed and 18 others wounded when four rockets were fired at…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

At least 16 civilians were reportedly killed in indiscriminate shelling by Gaddafi regime forces on Misurata. Human Rights Watch reported: "Libyan government forces have launched indiscriminate rocket and mortar attacks on residential neighborhoods in the rebel-held city of Misrata, Human Rights Watch said today. One strike, apparently by a Grad rocket, killed at least eight…

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ككلة‎, Kikla, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

A single source reported that civilians were killed in a NATO airstrike on Kikla. According to Rassd News: "Monitoring Libyan TV: NATO air raid on the town of 'Kikla' south of Tripoli, killing civilians and policemen." NATO did not report any airstrikes near Kikla on that day. There is currently no further known information for…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

Three civilians were reported killed and one injured as a result of Gaddafi forces shelling on Misurata. An ITN report showed people mourning the loss of "two brothers" due to indiscriminate shelling. Later, two injured children are shown in the film, of which one was said to have died at the hospital. There are currently…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

On April 11th, 2011, three members of the Swaib family were killed, with three other member injured by Gaddafi forces in Misurata. A Facebook post from the page "Libya Only" reported the casualties on April 24th. A young child and his parents were injured, with another four year old child reported dead alongside two male…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

At least five civilians were allegedly killed by Gaddafi forces shelling of Misurata. Al Jazeera said: "A spokesman for the Libyan revolutionaries in the western city of Misurata said that the Libyan Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s brigades continued to bombard the city they besieged on Monday, killing five people and wounding more than twenty others. Meanwhile,…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

On April 8th, a 20 month old baby boy and his grandmother were injured during crossfire between Gaddafi forces and rebel forces in Misurata. Amnesty reported on the injuries. Amnesty reports "‘Abderrabbo Fezzani, a 20-month-old baby boy, and his grandmother were injured when they were caught in the crossfire between al-Gaddafi forces and opposition fighters…

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اجدابيا, Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya

Up to 13 rebel fighters were reportedly killed either by a NATO airstrike in a friendly fire incident, or a Gaddafi regime strike, near Ajdabiya. CNN posted on Twitter that "an airstrike killed at least three people." The Telegraph showed a picture of three injured fighters. Meanwhile VOA said four rebels had been killed and 14 more…

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القوارشة, Al Qawarsheh, Benghazi, Libya

On April 7th, 2011, the body of an unidentified man was found in the Al Qawarsheh neighborhood of Benghazi, suspected to have been killed by Libyan rebel forces. A UN report cites the death of the man. The UN report states "the General Prosecution in Benghazi indicating that a body of an unidentified black man…

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Ground operation

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مصراتة‎, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

On April 6th 2011, Gaddafi forces launched an airstrike or artillery shelling on Misurata in the evening that resulted in the reported deaths of five people and the injuring of an additional 25. Al Jazeera said that five people were killed and 25 others wounded in the bombing on areas controlled by the rebels in…

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

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شارع طرابلس ومنطقة الميناء, Tripoli Street and the Port, Misrata, Libya

On April 5th 2011, two civilians were reported killed and 26 injured as a result of artillery shelling by Gaddafi forces on the city of Misurata. The bombing was said to have started at 10am. According to Al Jazeera, "A Libyan rebel said today, Wednesday, that two people were killed and 26 wounded in artillery…

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1–2 April, 2011

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ككلة, Kikla, Tarabulus, Libya

Pro Gaddafi forces bombed the town of Kikla for two consecutive days, on both April 1st and 2nd 2011 by airstrikes or artillery shelling, which resulted in 30 civilians being killed and dozens being injured according to local and international reports. France 24 wrote: "One of the residents, who asked not to be named, said,…

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

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مرسى البريقة, Brega, Al Wahat, Libya

Between six and seven civilians were reported killed in a NATO airstrike in the outskirts of Brega. The BBC wrote: "A direct hit on an ammunition truck and trailer in a street in Zawia el Argobe sent a hail of shrapnel into nearby houses, [Dr Refardi] said. Four of the dead were female, including three children…

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مرسى البريقة, Brega, Al Wahat, Libya

Between ten and 13 rebel fighters were reportedly killed in friendly fire by a NATO airstrike near Brega. This included three medical students, whom Airwars has classed as non combatants. While Al Jazeera provided the lowest death toll at ten, the BBC reported: "At least 13 people are reported to have been killed when a…

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دوار بين كرزاز و كوبري اقزير, Roundabout between Kerzaz and Askir Bridge , Misrata, Libya

On March 31st, 2011 between six and seven civilians were killed on the roundabout between the Karzaz neighborhood and Igzir bridge in Misrata by Gaddafi forces. Two civilians were children, seven year old Amma 'Adel al-Asta and 18 month old Ru'a 'Adel al-Asta. An Amnesty report and Facebook posts report on the deaths, with another…

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العرقوب, Al Argoub, Al Wahat, Libya

Between seven and ten civilians were allegedly killed and 25 more injured by a NATO airstrike on Al Argoub. The BBC said: "Seven civilians died and 25 were hurt in a coalition air strike on a pro-Gaddafi convoy in eastern Libya, a doctor there has told the BBC. Dr Suleiman Refardi said Wednesday's raid happened…

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تاجوراء , Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to 40 civilians were killed in Tajoura by a NATO airstrike, according to a senior Vatican official based in Tripoli at the time. Reuters reported on the incident: "At least 40 civilians have been killed in air strikes by Western forces on Tripoli, the top Vatican official in the Libyan capital said Thursday, citing…

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خوروم, Khorum, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

A toddler, the 18-months old Sirajuddin al-Sweisi, was reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on Brega. The Boston News wrote: "Nizha Abdel-Salam and her family say her 18-month old son Sirajuddin al-Sweisi was killed when debris pierced the wall of their home as NATO airstrikes hit an ammunition [dump] near their village of Khorum early…

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

At least 18 civilians were allegedly killed by Gaddafi forces artillery shelling on Misurata. According to Al Jazeera: "In Misurata, the rebels announced that Gaddafi forces had killed more than 18 civilians on Tuesday, and that government forces were still bombing the city and clashing with the fighters." Deutsche Welle wrote: "The forces loyal to…

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23 February 2011

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مصراتة‎, Misrata, Misrata, Libya

On March 27th 2011, Gaddafi forces reportedly bombed Misurata either with airstrikes or artillery shelling, which resulted in wounded civilians being treated in a hospital, according to a video published by a single local source. There is currently no further information available.

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

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مصراتة, Misrata, Misrata, Libya

On March 27th 2011, Gaddafi forces were reported to have indiscriminately bombed Misurata city using airstrikes or artillery shelling which led to at least three civilian deaths and also injured others, according to a single known source. Al Jazeera, citing AFP, reported: "The same agency quoted a doctor as saying that three people were killed…

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Airstrike and/or Artillery

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مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

A mother and her four children were reportedly killed by Gaddafi regime shelling on Misurata. Al Manara TV noted: "Gaddafi forces on Friday continued to bomb Misurata east of Tripoli, killing one woman and her four children while a doctor at the city hospital on Thursday said 109 martyrs and 1,300 were wounded in a…

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كلية الهندسة العسكرية, College of Military Engineering, Tarabulus, Libya

Several civilians were reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on Tajoura, east of Tripoli. BBC Arabic said at the time: "Libyan officials early on Thursday took a group of journalists to a hospital in Tripoli to see what they said were 18 charred corpses of soldiers and civilians killed in coalition raids overnight. Western planes bombed…

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الزنتان, Zintan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Between six and ten civilians were killed and 26 more injured in air and artillery shelling by Gaddafi forces on Zintan, according to Al Jazeera. The news outlet reported: "Six civilians were killed in a bombardment carried out today by the Gaddafi Brigades on the city of Zintan, and the bombing cut off electricity and…

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