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

6 April 2020

Incident Code

LC335

Location

Nasr Forest, Tarabulus, Libya
غابة النصر
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…

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6 April 2020
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Incident Date

6 April 2020

Incident Code

LC336

Location

Khadra Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
مستشفى الخضراء
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…

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Published
6 April 2020
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Incident Date

6 April 2020

Incident Code

LC337

Location

Tripoli: Al Samoud buildings, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس‎: عمارات الصمود
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…

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6 April 2020
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Incident Date

3 April 2020

Incident Code

LC334

Location

Tripoli University Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
المستشفى الجامعي طرابلس
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…

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Published
3 April 2020
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Incident Date

3 April 2020

Incident Code

LC333

Location

Tripoli: Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس‎: مشروع الهضبة
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:…

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Published
3 April 2020
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Incident Date

2 April 2020

Incident Code

LC332a

Location

Asabi'ah, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
الاصابعة
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,…

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Published
2 April 2020
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