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

15 May 2019

Incident Code

LC142

Location

Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
جامع علي بن ابي طالب
Three people were injured in a GNA artillery strike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tripoli Now said they were injured when a shell fell on the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque. Tk yhrog kl shy2 published a similar report and uploaded a video of the damage at the building.

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15 May 2019
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Incident Date

15 May 2019

Incident Code

LC141

Location

Qawasim, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
القواسم
Civilians were reported killed by a GNA airstrike in Qawasim. Ghada Elmehdwi reported: "Misrata targets civilians in Gheryan - Qawasim and victims occurred." Other sources did not mention civilian harm but the targeting of civilian homes. Wadi Dinar News Agency said that the houses of Sami and Ramzi Al Muntaser were damaged and posted pictures…

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Published
15 May 2019
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Incident Date

14 May 2019

Incident Code

LC140

Location

Almalja, Tarabulus, Libya
الملجأ
Up to six civilians were reported killed by indiscriminate shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir, likely conducted by the GNA. The General Command of the Libyan Armed Forces showed the image of an injured child. Qasr Bin Gashir Official reported the death of Ahmed al-Mazougi. Qalam Rasas said: "The death toll has risen to 6, including…

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Published
14 May 2019
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Incident Date

13 May 2019

Incident Code

LC139

Location

Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
الزاوية‎
Civilians were reported killed and injured in an LNA airstrike on Zawiya. Riyadh Burshan said that there were "reports of civilian casualties and injuries" because of "Aerial bombardment of the town of Zawiya" but did not specify how many. Other sources only reported LNA bombarment and showed pictures of damaged buildings and cars. Most of…

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13 May 2019
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Incident Date

12 May 2019

Incident Code

LC138

Location

Naser, Al Zawiyah, Libya
ناصر
Up to three civilians were allegedly killed in an airstrike on Naser. Different sources accused the LNA, UAE or Egypt. Ibrahim Kasuda said: "The UAE assault plane targets a citizen's car in the village of Naser in the south of Zawiya, killing all in the car and the supporters of Haftar describe it as an…

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12 May 2019
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Incident Date

12 May 2019

Incident Code

LC137a

Location

Al Jafina, Tarabulus, Libya
الجفينة
One woman was reportedly killed and her two children injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan said two civilians were injured in the incident. Al Jazeera posted on Twitter: "A woman and her two children were injured when shells fell on Al-Jafina neighborhood southeast of Tajoura, east of the Libyan capital." Libya Alahrar published…

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12 May 2019
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