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

11 May 2020

Incident Code

LC390

Location

Bani Walid, Tarabulus, Libya
بني وليد
A reportedly sick woman was injured when the ambulance she was in was targeted in an alleged Turkish drone strike near the city of Bani Walid on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Tripoli29 reported that "a Turkish drone bombed an ambulance with a sick woman inside." @agly1988 tweeted that "an ambulance carrying a woman from…

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11 May 2020
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Incident Date

11 May 2020

Incident Code

LC389

Location

Abugrein, Misrata, Libya
بوقرين
An unknown number of civilians died in alleged airstrikes by a UAE aircraft on two civilian cars near Abugrein on May 11th, 2020, according to Libya Al Ahrar. Libya Al Ahrar reported that, according to the Brigadier General of Sirte Al Jafra Operations Abdul Hadi Dara, "civilians were martyred as a result of the targeting…

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11 May 2020
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Incident Date

11 May 2020

Incident Code

LC388

Location

Al Qaddahiyah, Misrata, Libya
القداحية
One civilian died after his car was targeted with a missile, allegedly fired by LNA or Emirati drones, in Al Qaddahiyah on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Four other men were also killed, they were reportedly fighters with the militia of the Amateen martyrs. Burkan Al Ghadab Operation wrote that "Emirates drones targeted…

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11 May 2020
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Incident Date

9 May 2020

Incident Code

LC387

Location

Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
صلاح الدين
One woman was alegedly killed and three civilians were injured by artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed the victim and said: "The ambulance team at the Salaheddin field hospital of the Field Medicine and Support Center assisted the family of Muammar Abdel Salam Shaaban at dawn…

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10 May 2020
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Incident Date

9 May 2020

Incident Code

LC386

Location

Al Sour Road, Tarabulus, Libya
طريق السور
Six civilians were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road in Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan posted on Facebook: "Abu Salim Municipal Council: 6 civilians were killed, including a mother and daughter, and dozens were wounded, as a result of the targeting of Haftar militias in the Al Sour road." Al Arab QA quoted…

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9 May 2020
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Incident Date

9 May 2020

Incident Code

LC385

Location

Tripoli: Bab Ben Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس‎: باب بن غشير
Up to six civilians were killed and 12 more injured by alleged LNA shelling on the Bab Ben Gashir area of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed three dead civilians and 12 wounded. Mofida Aldriwi posted the names of four killed and 11 injured. Al Wasat said: "Today, Saturday, the Ministry of Interior…

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9 May 2020
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