All Belligerents in Libya, 2012–present

Following the NATO-backed overthrow of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya entered a prolonged period of civil conflict, leading to the fragmentation of the country’s territory between rival forces.

Airwars has documented allegations of civilian harm by a number of military actors in Libya since 2012. Our findings for the 2011 Libya conflict are here.

Airwars estimate of civilian deaths

512 – 747

Locally reported civilian deaths from declared or likely all military actors in Libya actions in Libya for which the reporting was assessed by Airwars as Fair, or have been Confirmed by the all military actors in Libya. These originate from 542 separate alleged incidents.

78 – 94
children likely killed
38 – 41
women likely killed
876
likely injured
567
named victims

all military actors in Libya estimate of civilian deaths

0

Confirmed civilian deaths, from all military actors in Libya actions in Libya, originating from separate incidents of civilian harm.

0
civilians confirmed injured
Alleged deaths
834 – 1,217
Locally reported civilian deaths from all military actors in Libya actions in Libya.
542 seperate alleged incidents
Confirmed or Fair
512 – 747
Civilian deaths for which the reporting was assessed by Airwars as Fair, or have been Confirmed by all military actors in Libya
331 seperate alleged incidents
Weak
112 – 158
Civilian deaths for which the reporting was assessed by Airwars as Weak.
122 seperate alleged incidents
Contested
210 – 310
Civilian deaths for which the reporting is assessed by Airwars as Contested.
85 seperate alleged incidents
Discounted
2
Civilian deaths were Discounted by Airwars after assessment.
4 seperate alleged incidents
543 incidents
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Incident Date

24 April 2020

Incident Code

LC368

Location

Tarhuna, Marqab, Libya
ترهونة
One child was killed and other civilians injured by alleged GNA shelling on Tarhuna. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "Several Grad rockets hit the city of Tarhuna, causing civilian casualties." Tarhuna 24 posted: "A cowardly bombardment with Grad rockets on the city of Tarhuna, killing one child and wounding others." The Tarhuna Echo reported: "Shelling…

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Published
24 April 2020
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Incident Date

24 April 2020

Incident Code

LC369

Location

Orange farm, Libya
حوازة ليم
One civilian was allegedly killed and another one injured by shelling on an orange farm. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "A shell landed on an orange farm and news of the death of one of the workers and the injury of another worker. There is no ambulance at this moment." There is currently no further…

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Published
24 April 2020
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Incident Date

23 April 2020

Incident Code

LC365

Location

Al Zuwaita Junction, Tarabulus, Libya
أربع شوارع زويته
One civilian was allegedly killed by indiscriminate artillery selling on Ain Zara. Al Wasat wrote: "A spokesman for the ambulance and emergency services, Osama Ali, announced the death of a citizen as a result of a shrapnel wound when 'shells fell on a house in Zuwita Street in Ain Zara' in the capital, Tripoli, on…

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Published
23 April 2020
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Incident Date

22 April 2020

Incident Code

LC362

Location

Souq Al Jumaa, Tarabulus, Libya
سوق الجمعة
An unknown number of civilians was reportedly killed and 11 civilians were injured in alleged LNA artillery attacks on several areas in Souq Al Jumaa in Tripoli on April 22nd, 2020, according to local sources. Souq Al Khamis initially reported that the shelling wounded two civilians, one critically. Later, it reported civilian fatalities but did…

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Published
22 April 2020
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Incident Date

22 April 2020

Incident Code

LC363

Location

Al Daoua Al Islamiya, Tarabulus, Libya
الدعوة الأسلامية
A man was reportedly killed in shelling by an unknown belligerent on Al Daoua Al Islamiya on April 22nd, 2020, according to Hona Souq Al-Khmies. Al Daoua Al Islamiya presumably refers to the Al Daoua Al Islamiya institute or university in Tripoli. Currently, further information is unavailable to Airwars.

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22 April 2020
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Incident Date

22 April 2020

Incident Code

LC364

Location

Weryama, Tarabulus, Libya
وريمة
Two civilians, including a child, were injured in alleged LNA shelling on the neighbourhood of Weryama in Tarjoura on April 22nd, 2020, according to local sources. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported that "shrapnel fell on a house in Weryama area, adjacent to the Maitika airport, and a young girl from the Al Ezibi family was…

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22 April 2020
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