Somali Islamist insurgent group From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hizbul Islam (Party of Islam) was a militant group formed after other militant groups merged to rebel against President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed.[4] The four militant groups the merged were: Jabhatul Islamiya, Muaskar Anole, Mu'askar Ras Kamboni, and Hassan Dahir Aweys. The group merged with Al-Shabaab in 2010.[4]
Hizbul Islam | |
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Leaders | Omar Iman (7 February 7 – 26 May 2009) Hassan Dahir Aweys (26 May 2009 – 20 December 2010) |
Dates of operation | January 2009–December 2010[1] September 2012–June 2014[2] |
Group(s) | Mainly Habar Gedir and Hawiye[3] |
Headquarters | Kismayo (January 2009–October 2009) Afgooye (October 2009–December 2010) |
Active regions | Southern and Central Somalia |
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Opponents | AMISOM![]() |
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