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August 21, 2011
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غرغور, Gharghour, Tarabulus, LibyaAt least 17 people were killed in the Gargur district in Tripoli by pro-Gaddafi forces according to BBC News. Human Rights Watch says that pro-Gaddafi forces were holding the dead in a building belonging to the Libyan Internal Security Forces and that they were physically tortured before they were killed. According to a doctor, half
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November 14, 2018
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طريق يربط السواني بقصر بن جشير, Road connecting Al Swani and Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, LibyaOne civilian was reported injured as a result of indiscriminate artillery shelling in Qasr bin Ghashir south of Tripoli. A single source, United Libyan, posted on Facebook that “citizen Abdul Basit Bouziane was injured by shrapnel as a result of indiscriminate missiles near Jiha road between the Suwani and the palace.” Azzawiyah News 24 published
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November 1, 2017
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ورشفانة, Wershafana, Al Jafarah, LibyaFacebook sources reported “indiscriminate” shelling of Wershefana, 45km from Tripoli, with a BM-21 Grad. According to one source, Amany El Weshahy, the attack displaced civilians from the area. However there were no reports at the time of civilian harm. The War is Boring blog also reported artillery shelling but with Chinese GP1 laser-guided ammunition which
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August 29, 2016
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بنغازي, Ganfouda, Benghazi, LibyaThe LNA self-reported MiG-23 strikes on “armed militias” in Ganfouda. However, Benghazi News claimed on Twitter that three airstrikes had been deliberately aimed at civilian infrastructure. Russia Today added that the bombardment led to a demonstration asking to lift the siege on Ganfouda. It also reported that “Libyan media sources said Monday that the Council
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January 12, 2016
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بنغازي, Power plant, Benghazi, LibyaThe LNA reported that it conducted airstrikes against ISIS in Benghazi. The Air Force targeted a field hospital and an ammuniton store in Sidi Faraj, a camp in Garyounis, ISIS centres in Sabri and Al-Leithi and various vehicles at the axis of the Safsafa project. An UNSMIL report later noted that a power plant had
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September 30, 2011
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سرت, Sirte, Surt, LibyaTwo videos refer to a strike by NATO that took place in Sirte. The videos are capturing civilians who were killed and injured, including children inside a hospital in Sirte in September 30th 2011. It is to be noted that the sources are affiliated with the Gaddafi regime. NATO did not report strikes around Sirte
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March 27, 2011
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مصراتة, Misrata, LibyaOn 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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February 25, 2011
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الزاوية, Al Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, LibyaOn 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.”
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February 19, 2011
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نادي الحيا, Nadi Al Hiyat Football Ground, Misrata, LibyaOn 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
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August 20, 2011
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طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, LibyaAt least 15 people were killed in Tripoli on August 20, 2011 according to an Islamtoday post on Facebook. It is unknown whether those killed were civilians or fighters and it is unknown who killed them. The bodies were buried around the time that the Libyan revolutionaries attacked Libya.
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July 1, 2017
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بنغازي, Benghazi, LibyaAccording to local sources, “intensive” air raids were launched on Sabri. 218 TV claimed they were conducted by LNA planes. Emhona said on Twitter they were conducted by Emirati or Egyptian warplanes. No civilians harm from the event is presently known.
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June 16, 2016
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بنغازي, Regency Hotel, Benghazi, LibyaThe LNA reported that it targeted a boat with an airstrike near the Regency Hotel near Sabri, and reported terrorist positions near Qawarsheh. In addition, it said its MiG-21 hit a moving target at the roundabout near the pipe factory. Local sources added that an ISIS leader named Hassan al-Mushaiti was killed in one of the airstrikes. In
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October 1, 2015
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بنغازي, Benghazi: port, Benghazi, LibyaVarious sources reported that the LNA bombed three ships said to have been trying to deliver weapons to alleged terrorists in Benghazi. According to Libya’s Channel, “Maj. Mohammed Al-Hijazi said that the Air Force bombed three ships last night headed from Misrata Port carrying ammunition and fighters destined for the city of Benghazi to support
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March 17, 2011
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كرزاز, Kerzaz, Misrata, LibyaA father was killed and many members of his family injured by Gaddafi forces tank fire in Misurata, according to an Amnesty International investigation. The Amnesty report noted: “In a separate incident a few hours earlier [on March 17th] in the same area, another family came under fire as they were fleeing Kerzaz in three
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October 5, 2011
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سرت, Sirte, Surt, LibyaA Sudanese family of seven was allegedly killed by a NATO airstrike on Sirte. Al Jamahiriya reported: “A Sudanese family of 7 was martyred in Sirte, as a result of the bombing of their house by NATO mercenaries and its agents.” Other sources published carbon copies of the story. NATO did not report strikes near
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April 25, 2011
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الزنتان, Al Zintan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, LibyaOn April 25th, 2011, three people were reported killed while fleeing Zintan, due to artillery shelling from Gaddafi forces . It was unclear how many of those harmed were civilians or rebels, from this single source claim via Al Jazeera.
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July 31, 2011
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منطقة سوق الثلاثاء, Suq Al Thulatha, Misrata, LibyaOn July 31st, 2011, eight people were reported killed in Misurata by artillery strikes from Gaddafi forces. In addition, 20 were reported injured by AlMukhtar news. The attacks occurred within the market area of western Misrata. No additional information on the victims were report was unclear how many casualties were civilians or rebel forces. AlMukhtar
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April 7, 2011
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القوارشة, Al Qawarsheh, Benghazi, LibyaOn 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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December 14, 2011
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طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, LibyaOne man was killed in Tripoli by rebel forces after the rebels tried to confiscate his car and he refused. According to UN Report Source Page 82, the rebels had approached a member of the Tripoli brigade to try to confiscate their car, claiming it was government property, but left after negotiations without the car.
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May 18, 2018
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درنة, Derna, Darnah, LibyaVarious local sources reported joint airstrikes by the LNA and an unknown pro-LNA actor on Derna. Alnabaa TV reported: “The correspondent added, Friday, that a random shell fell on the central district of the city, causing damage to buildings without causing civilian harm.” Libya 24 TV reported that an ammunition store was destroyed in the
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April 27, 2017
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بنغازي, Benghazi, LibyaVarious sources reported about 18 airstrikes and artillery shelling near the Sabri and fish market areas of Benghazi. Some sources named the UAE as the belligerent, others the LNA. There were no public reports of civilian harm at the time.
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September 15, 2011
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الزعفران , Al Za’fran, Surt, LibyaOn the September 15th 2011, the NATO bombed a house in Al Zafaran neighbourhood in Sirte which resulted in the death of a family consisting of four people. This information was according to a post by Nour Al Din Nasser Al Zanki on Facebook who named the victims. NATO on that reported striking “In the
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September 25, 2011
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برج الساعة المجاور للحي رقم 3, Clock tower adjacent Neighbourhood No. 3, Surt, LibyaAccording to various sources mostly affiliated with the Gaddafi regime, family members residing in neighbourhood number 3 in front of Al Sa’a (clock) tower, Sirte, were injured and some killed due to an attack launched by NATO in September 25th 2011. It is unclear due to contradicting sources, whether Sarah Ahmed Abd al-Mawli Yunus and Muhammad
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June 9, 2011
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مصراتة, Misurata port, Misrata, LibyaTwo civilians, including a child, were allegedly killed by Gaddafi forces shelling of Misurata. Shahab Al Nahda said: “Mortar shelling from the western side of the port resulted in the death of 2 civilians, including a child.” There is currently no further known public information regarding this event.
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February 15, 2011
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البيضان, Bayda, Al Jabal al Akhdar, LibyaOn 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
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August 21, 2011
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باب العزيزية, Bab Al Aziziya Prison, Tarabulus, LibyaAt least 25 prisoners were killed in Bab Al-Aziziyah prison on August 21, 2011 by Gaddafi forces according to Facebook posts from Al Mashashiya Youth and Shahd Omar. According to Al Mashashiya youth’s post, Ezz Al-Din Muhammad Hassan Al-Mashay, who was killed, and his father were arrested and detained for more than 20 days the
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October 1, 2018
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طرابلس: مطار معيتيقة, Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, LibyaVarious local sources reported artillery shelling on Tripoli Mitiga Airport leading to a temporary suspension of flights. 218 TV said: “The international airport of Mitiga announced the suspension of its flights until further notice, due to the repeated exposure to indiscriminate missiles by unknown parties who haven’t as yet revealed their identity.” Libya Alahrar TV
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January 5, 2016
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بنغازي, Benghazi, LibyaThe LNA reported that it conducted airstrikes against what it described as terrorists in the neighbourhoods of Hawari, the fish market, and Bosnib, along with other targets in the Western part of the city. Al Arabiya reported that a MiG-21 was also shot down by ISIS during the bombings, crashing without reported loss of life in
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September 23, 2011
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الجيزة البحرية, Al Giza Al Bahriya, Surt, LibyaTwo civilians, including one child were allegedly injured by a NATO airstrike on the Al Giza Al Bahriya area of Sirte. Ahmed Itbiga said the two were killed by a NATO strike on a condolence page on Facebook. A nurse in a video confirms their deaths. Other pages published similar posts. NATO reported striking “1
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March 28, 2011
LOCATION
مصراتة, Misrata, LibyaOn 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.