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

1 October 2015

Incident Code

LQ014

Location

Benghazi: port, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي‎
Various sources reported that the LNA bombed three ships said to have been trying to deliver weapons to alleged terrorists in Benghazi. According to Libya’s Channel, “Maj. Mohammed Al-Hijazi said that the Air Force bombed three ships last night headed from Misrata Port carrying ammunition and fighters destined for the city of Benghazi to support…

Summary

Published
1 October 2015
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Incident Date

28 September 2015

Incident Code

LQ013

Location

port, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي‎
Local sources reported LNA air and artillery strikes in the Sabri and fish market neighbourhoods, and near the cement factory. In addition, a boat allegedly loaded with weapons trying to enter Marissa port was targeted. There were no known public reports of civilian harm.

Summary

Published
28 September 2015
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Incident Date

27 September 2015

Incident Code

LQ012

Location

Bouatni, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي‎
Local sources reported multiple helicopter strikes on Benghazi in the Bouatni, Sabri, Leithi and fish market areas. It also posted a video showing artillery shelling but didn’t specify on the location. There were no public reports of civilian harm.

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Published
27 September 2015
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Incident Date

26 September 2015

Incident Code

LQ011

Location

319 camp, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي‎
Six LNA airstrikes and artillery actions reportedly hit Bouatni, the fish market area and Sabri in Benghazi. One airstrike also hit a boat allegedly loaded with weapons trying to enter Marissa port. According to Akhbar Libya 24, Ansar al-Sharia responded with indiscriminate artillery shelling on residential areas to the strikes but only caused damage to…

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Published
26 September 2015
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Incident Date

25 September 2015

Incident Code

LQ010

Location

Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
درنة الفتايح
The LNA reportedly targeted the Shura Council and ISIS with 25 airstrikes at dawn in the eastern part of the city. According to Libya 24 News, “a plane belonging to the Libyan air force struck at dawn today sites belonging to the Libyan branch of the Islamic State organization ‘Daesh’ east of the city of…

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Published
25 September 2015
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Incident Date

25 August 2015

Incident Code

LQ009a

Location

Derna: Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
درنة الفتايح
Local sources reported heavy LNA shelling on populated areas in Derna. Mohamed Alshiki posted on Twitter: "Heavy shelling by the Libyan air force now by using warplanes and vertical combat The shelling also included the valleys in Derna." Ramaa_el_gd reported, "bombing by Haftar which hit three residential neighbourhoods, led to burning farms and the some…

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Published
25 August 2015
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