Battle of Tawergha (2011)

Battle of Tawergha (Anti-Gaddafi forces & National Liberation Army & UNSC Resolution 1973 forces & NATO air forces vs Gaddafi loyalists & Libyan Army) took place in 2011 during Battle of the Misrata frontline.

Battle facts

• Year: 2011
• Date: 2011-08-13
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Battle of the Misrata frontline
• Side A: Anti-Gaddafi forces, National Liberation Army, UNSC Resolution 1973 forces, NATO air forces
• Side B: Gaddafi loyalists, Libyan Army
• Commanders (A): Ibrahim Halbus, Abdul Hassan, Ali Ahmed al Sheh
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: 15 killed, 85+ wounded 1 tank T-55 destroyed (side A), 4 killed, at least 60 claimed captured ---- 2 technicals, 1 Shilka destroyed (NATO claim) (Gaddafi loyalists & Libyan Army)
• Outcome: Anti-Gaddafi victory Ethnic cleansing of Tawergha
• Coordinates: 31.985°, 15.046°

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