Civilian Casualties

7 – 10

40–50

Named victims

1 named

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

LOCATION

At least 18 civilians were allegedly killed by Gaddafi forces artillery shelling on Misurata. According to Al Jazeera: “In Misurata, the rebels announced that Gaddafi forces had killed more than 18 civilians on Tuesday, and that government forces were still bombing the city and clashing with the fighters.” Deutsche Welle wrote: “The forces loyal to

Summary

Libyan rebel forces, Other

Gaddafi Forces

Suspected targets

ميدان الشهداء‎, Martyrs’ Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya

LOCATION

On February 23rd, 2011, seven civilians were killed by the 32nd Brigade in the central square of Al Zawiyah. A UN report mentioned the shooting of seven unarmed civilians. The report states “The Commission found local authorities exercised initial restraint when engaging protesters in the central square in Al Zawiyah. The Commission determined a violent

Summary

قاعدة فضيل بن عمر الجويه, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

On February 21st, 2011, nine burned bodies were found in the Fadeel ben Oumar military base, near Tripoli. The civilians had their hands tied behind their back, suspected to be due to capture by the Gaddafi forces, reported by a UN report. The report states “on 21 February, he had been called to Fadeel ben

Summary

LOCATION

On February 20th, 2011, between 15 and 18 people were killed by Gaddafi security forces in Benghazi. France24 and Wiki news reported the casualty counts, with Al Jazeera Youtube showing a picture of civilian bodies. France24 reports “some of the security men detained by the protesters were apparently foreign mercenaries. The channel said earlier that

Summary

15 – 18

100

فشلوم و تاجوراء, Fashloum and Tajoura, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

On February 20th and 21st 2011, Gaddafi forces launched artillery and airstrikes on Tripoli, injuring dozens and killing over 200, according to local claims. Agence France Presse quoted witnesses reporting massacres in the neighbourhoods of Fashalom and Tajoura. Other eyewitnesses reported helicopter bombings in the Souq al-Jumaa area. A video showed helicopters over the skies

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

150 – 700

12–36

نادي الحيا, Nadi Al Hiyat Football Ground, Misrata, Libya

LOCATION

On February 19th, 2011, four protestors were shot by Gaddafi security forces, and between three to five other protestors were injured in Misrata. Amnesty and Wiki News confirmed the casualties. Among the victims were Khaled Abu Shahma, a 42 year old firefighter and father of seven, Ali Hussein al-Dweik, a 43 year old journalist, and

Summary

3–5

LOCATION

On February 19th, 2011, up to 120 civilians were killed and 100 injured as a result of protests in Benghazi by Gaddafi security forces, who fired live rounds as a result of clashes. Amnesty and Wiki news confirmed the casualties, alongside two mentions in the UN commission report. Wiki news reports “Thousands of people went

Summary

20 – 120

100

Libyan rebel forces

البيضان, Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya

LOCATION

On February 18th, 2011, at least 14 people were killed and dozens were wounded in, as reported by the French Press Agency. Two members of the security forces were also reported hanged. Wiki news reports “At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in the demonstrations. The French Press Agency also reported that the

Summary

LOCATION

On February 18th, 2011, between 20 and 37 protestors were shot dead and between 20 to 30 injured as a result of protests in Benghazi. DW news confirmed the injuries and wounded, alongside a UN report confirming more wounded. al-Arabiya reports “Urgent: The death toll from the confrontations in Libya has risen to 27, twenty

Summary

20 – 37

20–30

Libyan rebel forces

البيضان, Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya

LOCATION

On February 18th, 2011, 35 protestors were shot dead in al-Bayda, reported by multiple sources. Al-Jazeera reports “In Al-Bayda, near Benghazi, human rights organizations and opposition websites reported at least 14 dead, while other sources told Al-Jazeera Net of 35 dead.”

Summary

14 – 35

24–36

Libyan rebel forces

قرب قاعدة حسين الجويفل في الشحات, Near Hussein Al Jaweifi Military Base, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

LOCATION

On February 18th, 2011, Amnesty International reported that two civilians were reported killed at the protests in the Hussein al-Jaweifi military base in Shahat, from soldiers who fired at the protestors. Ruqayya al-Mabrok al-Hassi, an 11 year old girl, was killed as a result of a stray bullet. Amnesty quotes “A bullet fired from the

Summary

(2 children)

الزنتان, Zintan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

LOCATION

On February 17th, 2011, Wiki news reported the death of a single demonstrator due to a confrontation with the Gaddafi security forces in Zintan. No other casualties were reported.

Summary

اجدابيا, Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya

LOCATION

On February 17th, 2011, between four and ten people were killed as a result of clashes between demonstrators and Gaddafi Revolutionary Guards in Ajdabiya. Both Wiki news and Al Jazeera confirmed the deaths. A student was reported among the dead as well. Al Jazeera reports “journalist Mansour Ati told Al-Jazeera Net that four people were

Summary

4 – 10

درنة‎, Derna, Darnah, Libya

LOCATION

On February 17th 2011, between three and six protestors were shot dead by Gaddafi security forces in Derna, with between 15 and 25 additionally wounded, as reported by Al Jazeera and Wiki News. Al Jazeera reports “Large numbers of demonstrators also went out today in the city of Derna, east of Benghazi, interspersed with burning

Summary

3 – 6

15–25

LOCATION

On February 17th, multiple sources reported at least 13 and as many as 20 civilian fatalities and up to 200 more injured by Gaddafi security forces in Benghazi, who were said to have fired live rounds on Gamal Abdel Nasser Street. Al Jazeera reports “there were reports of six deaths in the Benghazi confrontations, where

Summary

13 – 20

40–200

البيضان, Bayda, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

LOCATION

On February 17th, 2011, between 5:30pm and 6:00pm local time, the deaths of between three and 14 civilians were reported killed by Gaddafi forces in Bayda. Ibm tweeted, quoting Al Jazeera: “Three demonstrators were killed and four wounded by Libyan security bullets in Al-Bayda city, east of Benghazi.” @monakareem said: “Security forces kill 4 more

Summary

3 – 14

(1 child)

4–50

شارع العروبة, Al Orouba Street, Al Bayda, Libya

LOCATION

Seven civilian were allegedly killed and one more injured by Gaddafi forces during protests in Al Bayda. Al Jazera said: “The number of martyrs in Al-Bayda, east of Benghazi, increased to 7, and the security forces injured a 13-year-old child in the leg with rubber bullets.” Amnesty International wrote: “In al-Bayda, a protester and a

Summary

(2 men)

LOCATION

On February 16th, between 6:30 and 7:45 PM local time, multiple sources reported one death and multiple injuries in Benghazi after the breakup by security forces of a sit-in. The reported death was of Khaled al-Naji ‘Abderrazeq Khanfar, a 22 year old student who was shot by Gaddafi security forces. Amnesty quotes the father of

Summary

(1 man)

14–38

LOCATION

In one of the first mass casualty events of the 2011 Libya uprising, Amnesty International reported 59 civilians injured on February 15th as a result of demonstrations in Benghazi against Gaddafi forces. The demonstrations lasted until the end of February 16th. Amnesty International stated that “protesters [were] reportedly assaulted by members of the police, riot

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

LOCATION

Across Yemen, Yemen

Over a six week period, US Special Forces carried out more than 24 ground raids in Yemen, according to a single credible source, The Nation. The Nation reported: “By late January 2010, JSOC had been involved with more than two dozen ground raids in Yemen, which kicked off with the December 17 strikes. Scores of

Summary

US Forces, Yemeni Air Force

Suspected belligerents

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

مدينة ﺑﺮﺍﻭة, Baraawe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

Up to six people, including at least one possible civilian, were killed and at least two possible civilians were wounded, as a US-launched raid targeted and reportedly killed a high value al Qaeda/ al Shabab member, Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan, international media reported. The attack marked the first known lethal operation by US forces in

Summary

0 – 1

0–2

Al Qaeda in East Africa, Al-Shabaab

Known targets

Belligerents reported injured

2–6

0–2

Kateera, North Waziristan, Pakistan

LOCATION

Three or four alleged militants were killed and two civilians were injured in an alleged US military attack on a house. Two missiles were fired at a house in Kateera village in Khushal Torikhel area, however according to the Daily Times, it was not confirmed whether the militants killed were locals or foreign nationals. Local

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

3–4

Dusa Marreb, Galguduud, Somalia

LOCATION

At least five and as many as 30 civilians, including children and one woman, were reportedly killed as US-launched missiles targeted and killed several top al Shabab commanders in Dusa Marreb, a Somali village near the Ethiopian border, local and international sources reported. Around 3am local time on May 1st, 2008, US naval-launched cruise missiles

Summary

5 – 30

(2 children1 woman)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

2–10

Dhoobley, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

Up to six civilians were killed and as many as eight wounded as the US fired at least one and as many as three cruise missiles at Dhobley, a town in southern Somalia four miles from the Kenyan border, local and international sources reported. Pentagon spokesperson Bryan Whitman told AFP: “On March 2, the US

Summary

4 – 6

3–8

2–3

Airstrike and/or Artillery

LOCATION

Bargaal, Bari, Somalia

The destroyer USS Chafee, sailing off the coast of Somalia, fired ‘more than a dozen rounds from its 5-inch gun’ on militants in Bargal, north Somalia. The New York Times also reported that cruise missiles were fired. Somali government spokesmen claimed the strikes were launched after around 35 heavily armed militants landed on the coast near

Summary

8–12

Waldena, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

Up to eight people – some civilians – and one al Qaeda member, were killed as a US drone reportedly targeted, and later captured, a militant leader in Waldena. A fresh JSOC AC-130 strike in Somalia, reportedly operating from an airbase in eastern Ethiopia, targeted Ahmed Madobe, a deputy of ICU leader Hassan Turki. Madobe

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

2 – 8

(2–3 women)

Belligerents reported injured

5–9

Xayo, Garer, Bankajirow and Badmadow, Ras Kambooni, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

Several people, possibly civilians, were left wounded as US airstrikes hit four towns near Ras Kamboni, including a terrorist training camp on Badmadow island, local and international media reported. Sources added that up to ten al Qaeda members were also killed. The strikes came just two days after the US-launched AC-130 attack in Ras Kamboni,

Summary

4–5

Ethiopian Military Forces

Belligerents reported injured

5–10

4–5

Hayo, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

According to international and local reports, up to 31 civilians, including at least one child, were killed as the town of Hayi or Xayo was subjected to either US or Ethiopian-waged airstrikes. Heavy civilian casualties were reported in airstrikes on Hayi near Afmadow, 250km northwest of Ras Kamboni, and other parts of southern Somalia, in

Summary

Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

4 – 31

(1 child1 woman1 man)

US Forces, Ethiopian Military Forces

Suspected belligerents

Named victims

1 named