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Incident Date
17 April 2020
Incident Code
LC354
Location
الهضبة البدري, Al Hadaba Al Badri, Tarabulus, Libya
Five civilians were reportedly wounded in alleged artillery shelling by the Libyan National Army on Tripoli's Al Hadba Al Badri area on April 17th, 2020, according to Libya Al Ahrar. Libya Al Ahrar wrote on Facebook that, according to Osama Ali, a spokesman for the ambulance service, "five civilians were wounded in the Al Hadba Al…
Summary
Published
17 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
17 April 2020
Incident Code
LC352
Location
صيدلية بن فضل, Bin Fadl pharmacy, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was killed and four other injured by alleged LNA shelling on the Souq Al Jumaa neighbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahroug Kl shy reported that "Naji Al-Badiri passed away and a daughter was injured as a result of the fall of a shell in the Al-Hajrasa area of Souq Al Jumaa." The Libya Observer…
Summary
Published
17 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
17 April 2020
Incident Code
LC353
Location
سوق الجمعة, Souq Al Jumaa, Tarabulus, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly killed and five more injured by LNA shelling on the Souq Al Jumaa neighbourhood of Tripoli. The rival Burkan Al Ghadab initially reported two deaths and one injury but later said in a different post: "The death of two citizens and the wounding of five others, including two serious cases." The…
Summary
Published
17 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
17 April 2020
Incident Code
LC348
Location
مسجد شلوف, Behind Shlouf Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
One man was reported killed and six more civilians injured after alleged LNA shelling on Janzur. Aldamoh_201112 tweeted: "Several shells were fired by insurgent militia on residential neighborhoods in the Keramia area behind the Shlouf Mosque and a family was hit after one of the rockets fell on them." The GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation…
Summary
Published
17 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
17 April 2020
Incident Code
LC349
Location
طرابلس: طريق الشوك, Tripoli: Al Shok, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was allegedly killed and three more injured by alleged LNA shelling on the Al Shok area of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: "The child, Abd al-Ghaffar bin Ayyad, 16 years old, moved to the mercy of God. Tareeq Al Shok, behind the Carnaval wedding hall." In a different post it added that 13…
Summary
Published
17 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 April 2020
Incident Code
LC347
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
A neurosurgeon was allegedly killed by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "Dr. Abdelmonem Bughafa, a neurosurgeon, was killed in the university hospital, after a random shell landed on his house in Ain Zara, in the capital, Tripoli." The Field Medicine and Support Center wrote: "The Center for Field Medicine and…
Summary
Published
16 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 April 2020
Incident Code
LC347a
Location
العزيزية, Aziziya, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was allegedly killed by indiscriminate shellong on Aziziya. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "The youth Ahmed Abdel-Qader Al-Busaifi died yesterday after a random shell fell on the Al-Aziziya area yesterday." There is currently no further information available. Fighting in the area points at the GNA or LNA as the belligerent.
Summary
Published
16 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
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
15 April 2020
Incident Code
LC345
Location
الدبلوماسي, Adduplomasi, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed by LNA shelling on the Al-Hay Adduplomasi neighbourhood of Ain Zara. The Libya Observer said: "Meanwhile, a woman was also killed after suffering injuries of Haftar's rocket attacks on Al-Hay Al-Diplomasi in Abu Salim." Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported that she underwent surgery in the hospital four five hours and then…
Summary
Published
15 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 April 2020
Incident Code
LC346
Location
طريق السور, Al Sour road, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was allegedly killed and up to three of his siblings injured by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road in Tripoli. Al Wasat reported: "On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Ambulance and Emergency Authority, Osama Ali, announced that two children were injured when a shell landed on their house on Al-Soor Road in…
Summary
Published
15 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
13 April 2020
Incident Code
LC343
Location
جامع الحباشة, Al Habasha Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
Civilian casualties were reported in the Shurfat Al Malaha neighbourhood of Tripoli. Libya Ambulance Services reported: "Shells fall on the balcony near the Al-Habasha Mosque and the Mergham dispensary leading to casualties. We will bring you details from the rescue and emergency teams there." Tk Yahroug Kl shy published a carbon copy of the post.…
Summary
Published
13 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
13 April 2020
Incident Code
LC344
Location
سوق الجمعة, Souq Al Jumaa, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on the Souq Al Jumaa area of Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV said: "Aid and Emergency spokesperson, Osama Ali: A worker of African nationality was injured as a result of the shelling on the Friday Market." Reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.
Summary
Published
13 April 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
12 April 2020
Incident Code
LC342
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was allegedly killed and four more family member injured by indiscriminate shelling on Ain Zara. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: "Four missiles landed in Ain Zara on the family home of Mr. Karim Al-Izmrli, a 9-year-old child died and the rest of the family members are in the intensive care" Tk Yahroug Kl shy…
Summary
Published
12 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
11 April 2020
Incident Code
LC340
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "The citizen Muhammad Ramadan Al-Warfali has died as a result of a random shell landing in front of his house in Qasr Bin Gashir area." Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the…
Summary
Published
11 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
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
11 April 2020
Incident Code
LC341
Location
تينيناي, Tininai, Misrata, Libya
One or two paramedics were allegedly killed in a GNA or Turkish drone strike near Tininai. The Libya Ambulance Services said: "The colleague Muhammad Ali Al-Houti of the rescue and emergency team of the Misrata and Misrata branch was martyred due to an airstrike that hit the ambulances. It is reported that he is considered…
Summary
Published
11 April 2020
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Unknown
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Incident Date
10 April 2020
Incident Code
TS432
Location
عقيبة, Aqiba, Aleppo, Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported renewed rocket shelling by Turkish forces and the factions loyal to it on areas under the control of the Kurdish and regime forces in the northern countryside of Aleppo on April 10th, 2020. The intense shelling targeted the villages of Aqeeba, Soghankeh, Ziyara, Dergemal, Beina and other areas…
Summary
Published
10 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military actors reported killed
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
9 April 2020
Incident Code
TS430
Location
كفرنايا, Kafr Naya, Aleppo, Syria
ANF reported that a civilian was injured in the village of Kafr Naya in Aleppo, Syria in alleged Turkish shelling on April 9th, 2020. The civilian is identified as Khaled Oso, aged 42. "The Turkish army and allied mercenaries have carried out an artillery attack on the villages of Sheikh Hilal and Kafr Naya in…
Summary
Published
9 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
9 April 2020
Incident Code
LC339
Location
غوط الرمان, Goot Al Roman, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to four civilians were allegedly killed and up to eight more injured by LNA shelling on Tajoura. Libya Alahrar TV said six people were injured. The Libya Observer tweeted: "A foreign worker from Ghana was killed and six others wounded in a rocket attack by warlord Khalifa Haftar’s armed groups on Ghot Alroman area…
Summary
Published
9 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
6–8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 April 2020
Incident Code
LC338
Location
مستشفى الخضراء, Khadra Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital in Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies wrote: "Al-Khadra Hospital has been exposed to indiscriminate rockets this afternoon on the Women’s and Obstetric Operations Department. The doctor continues operations despite the difficult circumstance, fear and terror, a victim was exposed to shrapnel wounds." Other sources…
Summary
Published
7 April 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
6 April 2020
Incident Code
LC336
Location
مستشفى الخضراء, Khadra Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling near the Khadra Hospital in Tripoli. A woman also reportedly suffered a miscarriage because of the stress caused by the bombardment. The Libya Observer wrote: "The attacks caused several injuries among civilians, especially the ones that targeted Al-Khadra Hospital in Al-Hadba, where many medical staffers and patients…
Summary
Published
6 April 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
6 April 2020
Incident Code
LC337
Location
طرابلس: عمارات الصمود, Tripoli: Al Samoud buildings, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Abu Salim area of Tripoli. The Libya Observer quoted the media adviser of the Health Ministry Ameen Al-Hashimi saying: "Three people have been injured in Haftar's attack on Abu Salim, including one 15-year-old boy." Tk Yahroug Kl shy only reported shelling: "A state of fear…
Summary
Published
6 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 April 2020
Incident Code
LC335
Location
غابة النصر, Nasr Forest, Tarabulus, Libya
Four civilians were allegedly injured by LNA shelling near the Nasr Forest in Tripoli The Libya Observer reported: "'Three people have been injured in Haftar's attack on Abu Salim, including one 15-year-old boy. The shelling continues on Ghabat Al-Nasser, Hay Dimashiq, and Abu Salim. At least four civilians are injured.' Al-Hashemi [media adviser of the…
Summary
Published
6 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
4 April 2020
Incident Code
TS429
Location
The road between Efdikê and Kopirlik, Raqqa, Syria
ANHA reported that Turkish forces targeted a civilian car on the road between Tal Abyad and the village of Avidko in Raqqa, Syria on April 4th, 2020 leading to the injury of a civilian. ANF later said three civilians were in the car and that they got injured. It was reported also that Turkey-backed militants…
Summary
Published
4 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
3 April 2020
Incident Code
LC333
Location
طرابلس: مشروع الهضبة, Tripoli: Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya
Several civilians were allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Hadaba project area of Tripoli. The Libya Observer said: Several civilians, including children, were injured in unprovoked firing and shelling by Haftar's militias on the Hadhaba area, south of Tripoli, on Friday, Mayor of Abu Salim, Abdul Rahman Al-Hamidi has said." Libya Alaharar TV reported:…
Summary
Published
3 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
3 April 2020
Incident Code
LC334
Location
المستشفى الجامعي طرابلس, Tripoli University Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly injured by LNA shelling near the Tripoli Unversity Hospital. The Field Medicine and Support Center wrote: "Today, Saturday 4-4-2020, the Monitoring and Follow-up Team of the Field Medicine and Support Center monitored the injury of Mr. Aseel Al-Aswad, 35, who is a member of the Ministry of Interior and Citizenship, Hala…
Summary
Published
3 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
2 April 2020
Incident Code
TS427
Location
تل قبر الصغير و العبوش, Qabr Al Saqir and Al Abosh, Al Hassakah, Syria
Two civilians were reportedly killed and four others were injured in artillery strikes by allegedly Turkish forces and allied militants, on the villages of Qabr Al Saqir and Al Abosh in Tal Tamr district on April 2nd, 2020, according to local sources. According to Abna24, local sources told SANA, Syria's official news agency, that "Turkish…
Summary
Published
2 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
2 April 2020
Incident Code
LC332a
Location
الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Nine civilians were allegedly injured by a GNA or Turkish drone strike on Asabi'ah. Libya Review tweeted: "Last night Turkish UAV drones targeted a number of trucks in Al-Asaabaa. The owner of the trucks confirmed that he was transporting flour to the Western Mountain region in an attempt to avoid a bread crisis. 9 civilians,…
Summary
Published
2 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
Incident Code
TS428
Location
أم الكيف, Um al Keif, Al Hassakah, Syria
One civilian was reported injured in alleged Turkish forces shelling on Um al Keif in Tal Tamr, Hasaka, Syria on April 2nd, 2020 according to ANF News. The source reported that Turkish forces have been heavily shelling Tal Tamr region, and that "the aggression led to injury of 27-year-old Khalid Mihemed Ibrahim in the village…
Summary
Published
2 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2020
Incident Code
LC332
Location
مسجد الصفاء, Al Safa Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly killed and one more injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center reported that it assisted three people of which two died after "they were targeted by indiscriminate shells in the airport road area behind Repsol Company." Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "Two people were killed and…
Summary
Published
1 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
1 April 2020
Incident Code
TS426
Location
ربيعات, Rabiaat, Al Hassakah, Syria
Four civilians were injured in artillery strikes on the village of Rabiaat, near Abu Rasin/Zarkan area on April 1st, 2020. Local sources blamed Turkish forces and/or Turkish-backed factions. Hawar News reported that "the Turkish occupation army and its mercenaries returned to shelling Zarkan area and its countryside with missiles and rockets intensively this evening", resulting in…
Summary
Published
1 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
31 March 2020
Incident Code
LC330
Location
طرابلس: قرقارش, Tripoli: Qerqarish, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was reported killed and several others injured by LNA shelling on the Qerqarish neighbourhood of Tripoli. It later turned out the actual cause was a gas explosion. Hona Souq Al-Khmies posted: "Our confirmed outcome for Qargarsh now: The death of Ramadan Qurbaj. His brother's injury. An Egyptian worker was injured." The Libya Observer…
Summary
Published
31 March 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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