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

18 June 2019

Incident Code

LC154

Location

Gharyan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
غريان
A single source reported that one civilian was killed in a "criminal attack" on an aid convoy in Gheryan, Jabal al Gharbi, on June 18th. According to the source, 218 TV, "a relief convoy carrying food and medicines from the interim government to the western region has been under criminal attack south of the city…

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18 June 2019
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Incident Date

18 June 2019

Incident Code

LC153

Location

Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya
تاجوراء‎
A single source reported that three civilians had been injured in an attack on Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, Tajoura, Tripoli, on June 18th. While two other sources reported the incident, no civilian harm was claimed in these sources. Libya Alahrar News alleged that "the National Oil Corporation confirmed the injury of three workers in…

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Published
18 June 2019
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Incident Date

16 June 2019

Incident Code

LC152

Location

Tajoura Heart Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
مستشفى القلب تاجوراء
A single source reported that three civilians were injured in an LNA airstrike on Tajoura, Tripoli, on June 16th. According to this source, "the aerial bombardment of the residential neighbourhoods near the heart hospital caused serious damage to houses, as well as the hospital. Two women, including a pregnant woman, were injured, alongside a child."…

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Published
16 June 2019
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Incident Date

15 June 2019

Incident Code

LC151

Location

Tajoura Heart Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya
مستشفى القلب تاجوراء
Nine civilians were reported killed by LNA airstrikes on Tajoura, Tripoli, on June 15th. Numerous sources initially cite the injuring of nine civilians in the airstrike, yet later sources, Business Standard and Xinhua, allege the death of nine civilians in the attack. Meanwhile, Athabat news state that nine civilians were wounded, and one killed in…

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Published
15 June 2019
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Incident Date

12 June 2019

Incident Code

LC150

Location

Tripoli: Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس‎
In the evening of June 12th, an airstrike struck the Customs Authority building in Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. A source told the The Libya Observer that the airstrike was carried out by "an aircraft belonging to warlord Khalifa Haftar". According to the source, the explosion caused damage to nearby houses and injured several civilians, among…

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Published
12 June 2019
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Incident Date

7 June 2019

Incident Code

LC149

Location

Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
معيتيقة
A child was reported killed in an alleged LNA airstrike that struck Mitiga airport in Tripoli. According to the local source Libya Post, the child's mother sustained injuries to her neck and face while the father was wounded in the back. The child's brother sustained minor injuries as well. No other details are known at…

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Published
7 June 2019
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