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Incident Date
21 August 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-144
Location
غرغور, Gharghour, Tarabulus, Libya
At least 17 people were killed in the Gargur district in Tripoli by pro-Gaddafi forces according to BBC News. Human Rights Watch says that pro-Gaddafi forces were holding the dead in a building belonging to the Libyan Internal Security Forces and that they were physically tortured before they were killed. According to a doctor, half…
Summary
Published
21 August 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
17
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
21 August 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-145
Location
باب العزيزية, Bab Al Aziziya Prison, Tarabulus, Libya
At least 25 prisoners were killed in Bab Al-Aziziyah prison on August 21, 2011 by Gaddafi forces according to Facebook posts from Al Mashashiya Youth and Shahd Omar. According to Al Mashashiya youth's post, Ezz Al-Din Muhammad Hassan Al-Mashay, who was killed, and his father were arrested and detained for more than 20 days the…
Summary
Published
21 August 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
25
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
20 August 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-142
Location
طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
At least 15 people were killed in Tripoli on August 20, 2011 according to an Islamtoday post on Facebook. It is unknown whether those killed were civilians or fighters and it is unknown who killed them. The bodies were buried around the time that the Libyan revolutionaries attacked Libya.
Summary
Published
20 August 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
0–15
Military actors reported killed
0–15
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
9 August 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-138
Location
مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
At least 16 people, identified as Egyptian workers, were killed by Gaddafi forces on August 9, 2011 in Misrata according to Abdul Asallak's post on YouTube and a tweet by @tounsiahourra. Multiple sources stated that those killed were Egyptian workers who worked in a warehouse in the Kararim area of Misrata. A video posted by Abdul…
Summary
Published
9 August 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
16
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
5 August 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-136
Location
المليعب, Al Mleeb, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Between 28 and 49 people, including 28 men, were killed by Gaddafi forces in Al Mleeb in the vicinity of Al Qalaa village on August 5, 2011 according to various sources, including a video on ImazighenLibya's YouTube and a post on Safit Al Somoud's Facebook. A graphic video posted by ImazighenLibya shows rows of dead bodies, more…
Summary
Published
5 August 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
30–49
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
6 June 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-105
Location
الخمس, Khoms, Tarabulus, Libya
On June 6th, 2011, 18 detainees were reported dead as a result of suffocation in poorly ventilated containers as they were being held by Gaddafi forces. A UN report from 2011 reported the casualties, stating "On 6 June 2011, 18 detainees died in Al Khums from suffocation due to being held by Qadhafi forces in…
Summary
Published
6 June 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
18
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
28 May 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-099
Location
بني وليد, Bani Walid, Misrata, Libya
On May 28th, 2011, a demonstrated near the market in Bani Walid lead to the death of 13 civilians, who were shot by Gaddafi aligned forces. A UN report from 2011 reported the casualty, stating "Together with 12 other young men, an injured man sought refuge in a room on the second floor of a…
Summary
Published
28 May 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
13
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
15 May 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-095
Location
النادي الأهلي الرياضي, Al Ahly Club, Tarabulus, Libya
On May 15th, 2011, one civilian, a young man, was shot dead in Tripoli by Gaddafi forces during a protest in Tripoli in front of the al-Ahly Club. No injury numbers could be found, reported only by a Facebook post from the "Only Libya" page. "Only Libya" reported the casualty, stating "A demonstration took place…
Summary
Published
15 May 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
1 May 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-084
Location
كرزاز, Kerzaz, Misrata, Libya
On May 1st-6th, 2011, Ahour Abdullah and his son Yusef were found dead in Kerzaz, the eastern front of Misurata, suspected to be from Gaddafi forces. A Facebook post from "Misrata Today" reported their deaths, confirmed by Amnesty. Amnesty reports "On 6 May, the bodies of ‘Ashour al-Tifl and his son Yousef were found in…
Summary
Published
1 May 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
11 April 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-066
Location
مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
On April 11th, 2011, three members of the Swaib family were killed, with three other member injured by Gaddafi forces in Misurata. A Facebook post from the page "Libya Only" reported the casualties on April 24th. A young child and his parents were injured, with another four year old child reported dead alongside two male…
Summary
Published
11 April 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
8 April 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-064
Location
مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
On April 8th, a 20 month old baby boy and his grandmother were injured during crossfire between Gaddafi forces and rebel forces in Misurata. Amnesty reported on the injuries. Amnesty reports "‘Abderrabbo Fezzani, a 20-month-old baby boy, and his grandmother were injured when they were caught in the crossfire between al-Gaddafi forces and opposition fighters…
Summary
Published
8 April 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
7 April 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-063
Location
القوارشة, Al Qawarsheh, Benghazi, Libya
On April 7th, 2011, the body of an unidentified man was found in the Al Qawarsheh neighborhood of Benghazi, suspected to have been killed by Libyan rebel forces. A UN report cites the death of the man. The UN report states "the General Prosecution in Benghazi indicating that a body of an unidentified black man…
Summary
Published
7 April 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Libyan rebel forces
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Incident Date
31 March 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-056
Location
دوار بين كرزاز و كوبري اقزير, Roundabout between Kerzaz and Askir Bridge , Misrata, Libya
On March 31st, 2011 between six and seven civilians were killed on the roundabout between the Karzaz neighborhood and Igzir bridge in Misrata by Gaddafi forces. Two civilians were children, seven year old Amma 'Adel al-Asta and 18 month old Ru'a 'Adel al-Asta. An Amnesty report and Facebook posts report on the deaths, with another…
Summary
Published
31 March 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
6–7
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
20 March 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-043
Location
البوابة الرشقية ألجدابيا, Petrol station in the vicinity Eastern gate of Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya
On February 22nd, 2011, unknown actors killed one civilian and injured another near Ajdabiya, both of the al-Sheikhi family. Ruqaya ‘Abdelghani al-Sheikhi, a 34 year old teacher, was shot and died after being taken to the hospital. Amnesty states "it has not always been possible to establish whether the people killed or injured were deliberately…
Summary
Published
20 March 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
26 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-024
Location
بين صبراتة وسرمان, Between Sabratha and Sarman, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 21st, 2011, between 12 and 24 civilians were reported injured by Gaddafi forces between Sarman and Sibrata. Al Jazeera reported Reuters quoting the Libyan newspaper Quirna. Al Jazeera reports "Reuters quoted a correspondent for the Libyan newspaper Qurina as saying that Gaddafi's al-Khuwailidi al-Hamidi Brigade fired randomly in the area without specifying the…
Summary
Published
26 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
25 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-022
Location
طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
On February 25th, 2011, five civilians were reported killed and between 12 and 24 injured as a result of Gaddafi forces in Tripoli. @Globe_info reported the casualties on Twitter. @Globe_info states "The Zawia Street Hospital in Tripoli is now receiving five martyrs and dozens of wounded, some of them in danger."
Summary
Published
25 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-019
Location
ميدان الشهداء, Martyrs Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
On February 24th, 2011, between seven and ten were reported killed by Gaddafi forces in Martyr's Square in Zawiya, with between 40 and 50 injured. UN reports and various tweets corroborated the casualties, alongside the killings of four Gaddafi soldiers. The UN report states "The remainder of Qadhafi forces were overpowered by protesters and retreated…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
40–50
Military actors reported killed
4
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-020
Location
القريات, Qaryat, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
On February 24th, 2011, four civilians were reported killed and one injured in the Jabal al Gharbi district of Al Qaryat, after being shot by Gaddafi forces. Multiple tweets reported the casualties. @tousniahorra states "Four people were killed in Qurayyat, which lies about 400 km south of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Shot by the security…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
24 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-021
Location
مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
On February 24th, 2011, one civilian was shot in Misrata by Gaddafi forces. The civilian was a Palestinian named Hassam Hatem Abdul Rahman Abu Mustafa. Multiple sources quoted his mother, who confirmed the death of her son. A Facebook post from Nbprs Ps states "The mother of the martyr Hassan Hatem Abdul Rahman Abu Mustafa…
Summary
Published
24 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
23 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-018
Location
ميدان الشهداء, Martyrs’ Square, Al Zawiyah, Libya
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
Published
23 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
21 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-017
Location
قاعدة فضيل بن عمر الجويه, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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
Published
21 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
9
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
20 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-015
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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
Published
20 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
15–18
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
19 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-013
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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
Published
19 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
20–120
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
19 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-014
Location
نادي الحيا, Nadi Al Hiyat Football Ground, Misrata, Libya
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
Published
19 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-009
Location
قرب قاعدة حسين الجويفل في الشحات, Near Hussein Al Jaweifi Military Base, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya
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
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-010
Location
البيضان, Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya
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
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
14–35
Civilians reported injured
24–36
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-011
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
20–37
Civilians reported injured
20–30
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
18 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-012
Location
البيضان, Al Bayda, Al Wahat, Libya
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
Published
18 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Libyan rebel forces
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Incident Date
17 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-005
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
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
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
13–20
Civilians reported injured
40–200
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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Incident Date
17 February 2011
Incident Code
Lib2011-006
Location
درنة, Derna, Darnah, Libya
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
Published
17 February 2011
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
15–25
Military Actor
Gaddafi Forces
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