Zawiya skirmish (2011 AD)

Zawiya skirmish (Anti-Gaddafi forces & National Liberation Army vs Gaddafi Loyalists & Libyan Army & Paramilitary forces) took place in 2011 AD during Libyan Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2011 AD
• Date: 2011-06-12
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Libyan Civil War
• Side A: Anti-Gaddafi forces, National Liberation Army
• Side B: Gaddafi Loyalists, Libyan Army, Paramilitary forces
• Commanders (A): Unknown
• Commanders (B): Mahdi al-Arabi
• Casualties: approx. 30 killed 20 wounded2–dozens* killed 17 captured
• Outcome: Pro-Gaddafi victory Pro-Gaddafi forces repel rebel attack on the city
• Coordinates: 32.752°, 12.728°

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