Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna

Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna
Participant in the Second Libyan Civil War
Active 12 December 2014–Present
Ideology Islamism
Leaders Salim Derby
Yusuf Bin Tahir
Nasser Akr
Area of operations Derna
Opponents ISIL
Libya Operation Dignity coalition
Battles and wars Libyan Civil War (2014–present)

The Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna is a coalition of Islamist militias that advocate the implementation of Sharia law within Derna, Libya. Besides seeking to implement strict social mores in Derna, the alliance is known for its open opposition to Khalifa Haftar[1] and the Libyan affiliates of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).[2]

Background

The Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna was created by former Libyan Islamic Fighting Group member Salim Derby on 12 December 2014.[3] The group frequently clashed with ISIL in Derna in disputes over power and resources in the city. In June 2015, ISIL gunmen killed senior Shura Council leader Nasser Akr, the group responded by declaring a Jihad against ISIL. Salim Derby was killed in the subsequent fighting.[2]

Members

At its founding, the council included the following groups:

References

  1. ↑ "War in Libya and its Futures: State of Play - Islamist Forces (2)". Red (Team) Analysis.
  2. 1 2 "Al-Qaida-linked militants attack IS affiliate in Libya". Associated Press. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Osama Bin Laden's Files: The Arab Revolutions". Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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