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Incident Date
26 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-025
Location
Martyrs' Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
ميدان الشهداء
On February 26th, 2011, 50 civilians were reported killed and another 50 wounded as a result of heavy artillery shelling on the city of al-Zawiya by Gaddafi forces. Thirty of the wounded were taken to another location, though no other information was provided about casualties. Al-Jazeera was the only source to report on the strike,…
Summary
Published
26 February 2011
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
50
Civilians reported injured
50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
25 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-022
Location
Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس
On February 25th, 2011, five civilians were reported killed and between 12 and 24 injured as a result of Gaddafi forces in Tripoli. @Globe_info reported the casualties on Twitter. @Globe_info states "The Zawia Street Hospital in Tripoli is now receiving five martyrs and dozens of wounded, some of them in danger."
Summary
Published
25 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
25 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-023
Location
Al Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
الزاوية
On February 25th, 2011, Gaddafi forces bombed a mosque in Al Zawiya, killing ten using artillery and aircraft. No additional information on the victims was reported, although the deaths were reported by multiple sources on Twitter. @alahlawy29 tweeted "an eyewitness from Al-Zawiya to Al-Jazeera: Anti-tanks and aircraft are used against demonstrators in Libya."
Summary
Published
25 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Ob193
Location
Mohammad Khel, North Waziristan, Pakistan
An alleged US drone killed up to seven people, possibly counting civilians and injured another two as the town of Mohammad Khel in north Waziristan was struck, local and international media reported. A car and a nearby house were struck, though sources where conflicting in terms of which was struck first. However, local tribesmen, cited…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–7
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military actors reported killed
0–7
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-019
Location
Martyrs Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
ميدان الشهداء
On February 24th, 2011, between seven and ten were reported killed by Gaddafi forces in Martyr's Square in Zawiya, with between 40 and 50 injured. UN reports and various tweets corroborated the casualties, alongside the killings of four Gaddafi soldiers. The UN report states "The remainder of Qadhafi forces were overpowered by protesters and retreated…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
40–50
Military actors reported killed
4
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-020
Location
Qaryat, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
القريات
On February 24th, 2011, four civilians were reported killed and one injured in the Jabal al Gharbi district of Al Qaryat, after being shot by Gaddafi forces. Multiple tweets reported the casualties. @tousniahorra states "Four people were killed in Qurayyat, which lies about 400 km south of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Shot by the security…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-021
Location
Misurata, Misrata, Libya
مصراتة
On February 24th, 2011, one civilian was shot in Misrata by Gaddafi forces. The civilian was a Palestinian named Hassam Hatem Abdul Rahman Abu Mustafa. Multiple sources quoted his mother, who confirmed the death of her son. A Facebook post from Nbprs Ps states "The mother of the martyr Hassan Hatem Abdul Rahman Abu Mustafa…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
23 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-018
Location
Martyrs’ Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
ميدان الشهداء
On February 23rd, 2011, seven civilians were killed by the 32nd Brigade in the central square of Al Zawiyah. A UN report mentioned the shooting of seven unarmed civilians. The report states "The Commission found local authorities exercised initial restraint when engaging protesters in the central square in Al Zawiyah. The Commission determined a violent…
Summary
Published
23 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
21 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-017
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
قاعدة فضيل بن عمر الجويه
On February 21st, 2011, nine burned bodies were found in the Fadeel ben Oumar military base, near Tripoli. The civilians had their hands tied behind their back, suspected to be due to capture by the Gaddafi forces, reported by a UN report. The report states "on 21 February, he had been called to Fadeel ben…
Summary
Published
21 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
9
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
21 February 2011
Incident Code
Ob192
Location
Malik Jashdar, North Waziristan, Pakistan
Up to 14 people were killed and as many as ten wounded in an alleged US strike near Mir Ali, north Waziristan, local and international media reported, among some reporting up to eight of the killed as civilians. The missiles struck a house during the night, it was reported by a range of outlets, who…
Summary
Published
21 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–8
Civilians reported injured
0–10
Military actors reported killed
0–14
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
20–21 February, 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-016
Location
Fashloum and Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya
فشلوم و تاجوراء
On February 20th and 21st 2011, Gaddafi forces launched artillery and airstrikes on Tripoli, injuring dozens and killing over 200, according to local claims. Agence France Presse quoted witnesses reporting massacres in the neighbourhoods of Fashalom and Tajoura. Other eyewitnesses reported helicopter bombings in the Souq al-Jumaa area. A video showed helicopters over the skies…
Summary
Published
20 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
150–700
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
20 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-015
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
On February 20th, 2011, between 15 and 18 people were killed by Gaddafi security forces in Benghazi. France24 and Wiki news reported the casualty counts, with Al Jazeera Youtube showing a picture of civilian bodies. France24 reports "some of the security men detained by the protesters were apparently foreign mercenaries. The channel said earlier that…
Summary
Published
20 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
15–18
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
20 February 2011
Incident Code
Ob191
Location
Kazha Punga area, Tehsil Birmal, South Waziristan, Pakistan
After a delay of some weeks following the arrest of CIA contractor Raymond Davis, drone strikes resumed, as the US allegedly carried out a drone strike on a house in Kazha Punga area, Tehsil Birmal, south Waziristan, killing between four and eight people, possibly including civilians, and wounding two others, local and international media reported. Reports…
Summary
Published
20 February 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–7
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military actors reported killed
1–8
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
19 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-013
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
On February 19th, 2011, up to 120 civilians were killed and 100 injured as a result of protests in Benghazi by Gaddafi security forces, who fired live rounds as a result of clashes. Amnesty and Wiki news confirmed the casualties, alongside two mentions in the UN commission report. Wiki news reports "Thousands of people went…
Summary
Published
19 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
20–120
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
19 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-014
Location
Nadi Al Hiyat Football Ground, Misrata, Libya
نادي الحيا
On February 19th, 2011, four protestors were shot by Gaddafi security forces, and between three to five other protestors were injured in Misrata. Amnesty and Wiki News confirmed the casualties. Among the victims were Khaled Abu Shahma, a 42 year old firefighter and father of seven, Ali Hussein al-Dweik, a 43 year old journalist, and…
Summary
Published
19 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-009
Location
Near Hussein Al Jaweifi Military Base, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya
قرب قاعدة حسين الجويفل في الشحات
On February 18th, 2011, Amnesty International reported that two civilians were reported killed at the protests in the Hussein al-Jaweifi military base in Shahat, from soldiers who fired at the protestors. Ruqayya al-Mabrok al-Hassi, an 11 year old girl, was killed as a result of a stray bullet. Amnesty quotes "A bullet fired from the…
Summary
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-010
Location
Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya
البيضان
On February 18th, 2011, 35 protestors were shot dead in al-Bayda, reported by multiple sources. Al-Jazeera reports "In Al-Bayda, near Benghazi, human rights organizations and opposition websites reported at least 14 dead, while other sources told Al-Jazeera Net of 35 dead."
Summary
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
14–35
Civilians reported injured
24–36
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-011
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
On February 18th, 2011, between 20 and 37 protestors were shot dead and between 20 to 30 injured as a result of protests in Benghazi. DW news confirmed the injuries and wounded, alongside a UN report confirming more wounded. al-Arabiya reports "Urgent: The death toll from the confrontations in Libya has risen to 27, twenty…
Summary
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
20–37
Civilians reported injured
20–30
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-012
Location
Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya
البيضان
On February 18th, 2011, at least 14 people were killed and dozens were wounded in, as reported by the French Press Agency. Two members of the security forces were also reported hanged. Wiki news reports "At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in the demonstrations. The French Press Agency also reported that the…
Summary
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Libyan rebel forces
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Incident Date
17 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-005
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
On February 17th, multiple sources reported at least 13 and as many as 20 civilian fatalities and up to 200 more injured by Gaddafi security forces in Benghazi, who were said to have fired live rounds on Gamal Abdel Nasser Street. Al Jazeera reports "there were reports of six deaths in the Benghazi confrontations, where…
Summary
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
13–20
Civilians reported injured
40–200
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
17 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-006
Location
Derna, Darnah, Libya
درنة
On February 17th 2011, between three and six protestors were shot dead by Gaddafi security forces in Derna, with between 15 and 25 additionally wounded, as reported by Al Jazeera and Wiki News. Al Jazeera reports "Large numbers of demonstrators also went out today in the city of Derna, east of Benghazi, interspersed with burning…
Summary
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
15–25
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
17 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-007
Location
Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya
اجدابيا
On February 17th, 2011, between four and ten people were killed as a result of clashes between demonstrators and Gaddafi Revolutionary Guards in Ajdabiya. Both Wiki news and Al Jazeera confirmed the deaths. A student was reported among the dead as well. Al Jazeera reports "journalist Mansour Ati told Al-Jazeera Net that four people were…
Summary
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
4–10
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
17 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-008
Location
Zintan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
الزنتان
On February 17th, 2011, Wiki news reported the death of a single demonstrator due to a confrontation with the Gaddafi security forces in Zintan. No other casualties were reported.
Summary
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
15 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-001
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
In one of the first mass casualty events of the 2011 Libya uprising, Amnesty International reported 59 civilians injured on February 15th as a result of demonstrations in Benghazi against Gaddafi forces. The demonstrations lasted until the end of February 16th. Amnesty International stated that "protesters [were] reportedly assaulted by members of the police, riot…
Summary
Published
15 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
59
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
15 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-003
Location
Al Orouba Street, Al Bayda, Libya
شارع العروبة
Seven civilian were allegedly killed and one more injured by Gaddafi forces during protests in Al Bayda. Al Jazera said: "The number of martyrs in Al-Bayda, east of Benghazi, increased to 7, and the security forces injured a 13-year-old child in the leg with rubber bullets." Amnesty International wrote: "In al-Bayda, a protester and a…
Summary
Published
15 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
15 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-002
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
On February 16th, between 6:30 and 7:45 PM local time, multiple sources reported one death and multiple injuries in Benghazi after the breakup by security forces of a sit-in. The reported death was of Khaled al-Naji ‘Abderrazeq Khanfar, a 22 year old student who was shot by Gaddafi security forces. Amnesty quotes the father of…
Summary
Published
15 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
14–38
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
15 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-004
Location
Bayda, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya
البيضان
On February 17th, 2011, between 5:30pm and 6:00pm local time, the deaths of between three and 14 civilians were reported killed by Gaddafi forces in Bayda. Ibm tweeted, quoting Al Jazeera: "Three demonstrators were killed and four wounded by Libyan security bullets in Al-Bayda city, east of Benghazi." @monakareem said: "Security forces kill 4 more…
Summary
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
3–14
Civilians reported injured
4–50
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
23 January 2011
Incident Code
Ob188
Location
Doga Mada Khel, North Waziristan, Pakistan
In the first of three linked strikes (see Ob189 and Ob190), the US allegedly struck a car in Doga Mada Khel, north Waziristan, killing up to four alleged militants, local and international news outlets reported. According to a local intelligence official, cited by GeoTV: "The US drone hit a car immediately after it parked outside a…
Summary
Published
23 January 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
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Civilians reported killed
0–3
Military actors reported killed
0–4
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
23 January 2011
Incident Code
Ob189
Location
Doga Mada Khel, North Waziristan, Pakistan
In the second of three linked strikes (see Ob188 and Ob190), an alleged US drone struck a motorcycle in Doga Mada Khel, north Waziristan, and killed up to three people, possibly including civilians, possibly including possibly a "foreigner," local and international media reported. In the second strike, reports agreed that at least two and up…
Summary
Published
23 January 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Military actors reported killed
0–3
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
23 January 2011
Incident Code
Ob190
Location
Razmak, North Waziristan, Pakistan
In the third of three linked strikes (see Ob188 and Ob189), the US allegedly carried out a drone strike in Razmak, north Waziristan, killing up to six people and wounding three, possibly counting civilians, hereof at least one wounded child, local and international news reported. Reports described how drones chased a vehicle, reportedly destroying it…
Summary
Published
23 January 2011
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–6
Civilians reported injured
0–3
Military actors reported killed
0–6
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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