The Balaaza-Warshifana war occurred in the Tripolitania region of Libya, between the two clans of al Balaaza and the Warshefana. The Balaaza defeated the Warshefana.[1][2]

Balaaza washefana war
Date1870
Location
Tripolitania
Result Balaaza Victory
Belligerents
Al baalaza clan Warshefana
Casualties and losses
1 17

Background

The Balaaza and Warshefana are two clans of Tripolitania. The Balaaza is mostly composed of Banu Sulaym Arabs and small fraction of Lawata. The Warshefana is composed of Zenata and small Harb (tribe) factions.[3]

The war was fought over a well between both Zawiya and the city of Warshefana.

Combat

The battle lasted two days. The Balaaza used cannons, muskets, and cavalry. The Warshefana were outnumbered and had less equipment and no access to cannons, leading to their defeat.[4]

Aftermath

The Warshefana lost 17 men and suffered many casualties, which caused them to withdraw from the war and sign a peace treaty. The two clans continued to have difficult relations.

References

  1. ↑ Qashshāṭ, Muḥammad Saʻīd (1978). (Khalīfah b. 'Askar) (in Arabic).
  2. ↑ الفقيه, حسن، حسن (2001). اليوميات الليبية (in Arabic). مركز جهاد الليبيين للدراسات التاريخية،.
  3. ↑ Mataa, Abd al razaq. The Arab Lineage in Libya (in Arabic). pp. 38–210.
  4. ↑ الفقيه, حسن، حسن (2001). اليوميات الليبية (in Arabic). مركز جهاد الليبيين للدراسات التاريخية،.
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