2011 Msallata clashes

2011 Msallata clashes
Part of the Libyan Civil War
Date3–9 August 2011
Location
Msallata, Libya
Result

Unclear

  • Rebels take control of the town after a popular uprising.
  • Pro-Gaddafi forces surround the town.
  • No independent contact with the rebels in the town since 7 August.
  • Rebels take control of Msallata in September.
Belligerents

Anti-Gaddafi forces

  • Local Militia

Gaddafi Loyalists

Casualties and losses
3 killed Unknown

The 2011 Msallata clashes were a series of clashes in the Libyan Civil War between rebel anti-Gaddafi forces and loyalist pro-Gaddafi forces for control of the town of Msallata which took place in early August 2011.

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