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

13 October 2019

Incident Code

LC217

Location

University of Africa , Al Jafarah, Libya
جامعة افريقيا المتحدة
One civilian was reportedly injured by an LNA airstrike on Aziziya. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: "The fall of random shells on Aziziya on the farm of Al-Madani and the injury of a member of the family lightly wounded and leaving material damage." The LNA had confirmed airstrikes in the area, according to Ewan Libya and…

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13 October 2019
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Incident Date

12 October 2019

Incident Code

LC216

Location

Al Bal Street, Tarabulus, Libya
شارع البل
A child was allegedly killed by LNA mortar shelling in the Khallet Al Furjan neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Libya Observer reported: "The Joint Deterrence and Intervention Force of Abu Salim have confirmed the death of a child as a result of a mortar shell which hit their home in Albill Street in Khallet Al Furjan…

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Published
12 October 2019
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Incident Date

9 October 2019

Incident Code

LC215

Location

Vicinity of Al Alfia clinic, Tarabulus, Libya
Civilian casualties were alleged after indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy wrote: "There are civilian casualties after several indiscriminate shells landed in Qasr Bin Gashir area of Al-Majal'a neighborhood, beside 108 buildings." Hona Souq Al-Khmies only reported heavy damage to residential buildings but did not mention civilian harm.

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Published
9 October 2019
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Incident Date

7 October 2019

Incident Code

LC214

Location

Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
الطويشة
One doctor was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. The Libyan Express reported: "An airstrike by Khalifa Haftar’s forces hit a field hospital in Gaser Benghashir municipality (near Tripoli airport) on 7 October, killing 1 doctor and injuring 2 paramedics. The airstrikes came amid heavy airpower use by Haftar’s…

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Published
7 October 2019
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Incident Date

6 October 2019

Incident Code

LC213

Location

Janzur: Equestrian Club, Tarabulus, Libya
جنزور
Six civilians were allegedly injured in an LNA airstrike on the Equestrian Club in Janzur. The Libya Observer said: "Airstrikes by Khalifa Haftar's backup warplanes hit the Equestrian School in Janzour - west of Tripoli - injuring three to five children and one old man and killing a number of horses, both Fursan Janzour Brigade's…

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Published
6 October 2019
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Incident Date

5 October 2019

Incident Code

LC212

Location

Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس‎: طريق المطار
Four women were reportedly injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV said: "Operation Volcano of Anger [GNA] announced the injury of 4 women due to the warplanes supporting Haftar shelling civilian neighbourhoods in the vicinity of the airport road in the capital Tripoli. Operation Volcano of Anger added that Saturday night's shelling caused…

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Published
5 October 2019
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