Loading AI tools
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade was an Islamist militia that advocated for the implementation of Sharia law within Derna, Libya. The group was known for enforcing strict social rules in the city.
Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade | |
---|---|
Leaders | Salim Derby †[1] |
Dates of operation | 2011–2015 |
Active regions | Derna |
Ideology | Islamism |
Part of | Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna |
Opponents | ISIL Libyan National Army |
Battles and wars | Second Libyan Civil War |
The Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade was created by former Libyan Islamic Fighting Group member Abdel-Hakim al-Hasidi.[2] Following the Libyan Civil War, the brigade was taken over by Salim Derby.[3]
In 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Libya took over much of Derna. Abu Salim and ISIL repeatedly clashed in the following months in disputes over power and resources.[1] Derby was killed in fighting with ISIL militants in June 2015.[1]
In november 17, 2015 44 civilians were kidnapped from an unknown number of road blocks in Tripoli. The civilians were released in two groups of 27 a few hours apart from each other, the authorities attributed the abduction to the Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade.[4][5]
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.