Civilian Casualties

11 – 16

(9–11 men)

Known belligerent

NATO forces

Known targets

Gaddafi forces, Other

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

LOCATION

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

Summary

8 – 16

(2 children)

الفتايح, Al Fatayeh, Darnah, Libya

LOCATION

In the first significant civilian casualty report in several months, various sources said that between 12 and 18 civilians were killed in an airstrike in Al-Fatayih – among them up to eight children and five women. In addition, 25 to 30 people were reported injured in the strike. Most sources claim Egypt was responsible for

Summary

12 – 18

15–30

Egyptian Military, United Arab Emirates Military, Libyan National Army

باب العزيزية, Bab Al Azizia, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

Between three and 19 civilians were reported killed and as many as 150 wounded following a NATO airstrike on Tripoli. Syria Libya wrote: “Tripoli is now exposed to bombardment and confirmed news of the wounded and the killing of civilians and Qatar pays the bill.” RT showed images of the victims and said: “Tripoli reports

Summary

3 – 19

24–150

صرمان, Surman, Al Zawiyah, Libya

LOCATION

Between 13 and 19 civilians were reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on Surman. The New York Times published a detailed report of the event: “The Qaddafi government used the strike for propaganda purposes. It claimed as many as 19 civilians were killed and put up portraits of the victims across Tripoli. Khaled offered a

Summary

13 – 19

(5 children4 women3 men)

3–6

13 named, 2 families identified

الرجمة, Al Rajma, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

According to the Daily Telegraph, 19 civilians were killed after explosions in a munitions depot in Ar Rajma near Benghazi. It is unclear whether the incident was caused by an airstrike by the Gaddafi regime. The Telegraph wrote at the time: “The cause of the explosions was not immediately clear, although most local residents ruled

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(2 women)

Libyan rebel forces, Unknown

Gaddafi Forces

Suspected targets

LOCATION

سرت‎, Sirte, Surt, Libya

A “large number” of civilians was reported killed in NATO airstrikes on Sirte, according to the Gaddafi regime. Mohamed Abd El Rahman reported on Facebook that “the Libyan regime said that the coalition launched raids on Tripoli and Zuwara and Misurata (west) and Sirte since Saturday and targeted Sirte on Monday, especially the airports, which

Summary

10 – 20

بنغازي‎, Benghazi: Ganfouda 12 building complex, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

Two sources reported an LNA airstrike in Benghazi’s Ganfouda neighbourhood. A Twitter source said it hit the 12 Building complex. The Libya Herald reported that soldiers discovered a mass grave in the heavily sieged area: “Soldiers have also today uncovered a mass grave in Ganfouda which contains an unknown number of bodies. Forensic experts are

Summary

10 – 20

Libyan National Army

قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

Up to 21 civilians were reportedly killed in airstrikes on Benghazi. Three local families were reportedly killed as well as 11 Sudanese workers. While the majority of sources named the LNA as the belligerent, Libya Mostakbal claimed that is was conducted by a ‘Predator’ drone which isn’t part of the LNA air force. However, UAE

Summary

Libyan National Army

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

LOCATION

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

Summary

(4–6 children4–6 women3 men)

16 – 23

Libyan rebel forces, Other, Unknown

Suspected targets

زليتن, Zliten, Marqab, Libya

LOCATION

Several civilians were killed by a NATO airstrike near Zliten, according to the Gaddafi regime television. France 24 said that “Libyan television announced the killing of dozens.” Al Jazeera wrote: “Libyan television said on Wednesday dozens of people were killed in Zliten in a bombardment by NATO warplanes. However, it was not possible to verify

Summary

12 – 24

قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

Various sources reported that between 20 and 31 civilians were killed and around 30 more injured as a result of airstrikes in Ganfouda. Two targets appear to have been struck – a residential home and a prison. While some sources claimed the attack was conducted by an unknown foreign drone, others blame the LNA or

Summary

20 – 31

(3 women1–2 men)

Libyan National Army, French Military

Named victims

27 named, 1 familiy identified

تاجوراء , Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

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

Summary

القلعة, Al Qala, Murzuq, Libya

LOCATION

At least 42 civilians were reportedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Murzuq in one of the biggest civilian harm events in Libya since 2011. Al Jazeera said: “At least 42 people have been killed and dozens wounded in an air raid in southern Libya, an official said, as the United-Nations recognised government

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

42 – 45

51–60

Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military

الجيزة, Giza, Surt, Libya

LOCATION

Campaign overview: The United States began a major air campaign in support of and at the request of GNA ground forces, to oust ISIS from the city of Sirte. Complete official records of the US campaign at Sirte – which saw 497 airstrikes on the city to December 5th 2016 – can be found here.

Summary

30 – 50

Government of National Accord, US Forces

قاعدة طرابلس وبنغازي ومصراتة وسرت والوطية الجوية, Tripoli, Benghazi, Misurata, Sirte and Al Watyah airbase, Surt, Libya

LOCATION

Between 48 and 64 civilians were killed during the first day of NATO airstrikes in Libya, according to Gaddafi regime media. However, these numbers are heavily contested by non-partisan sources. Doualia wrote at the time: “Air strikes on several Libyan cities killed 48 people and wounded 150 in ‘civilian areas,’ a statement on Libyan state

Summary

48 – 64

150