Hizbul Islam

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
LeadersOmar Iman (7 February 7 – 26 May 2009) Hassan Dahir Aweys (26 May 2009 – 20 December 2010)
Dates of operationJanuary 2009–December 2010[1] September 2012–June 2014[2]
Group(s)Mainly Habar Gedir and Hawiye[3]
HeadquartersKismayo (January 2009–October 2009)
Afgooye (October 2009–December 2010)
Active regionsSouthern and Central Somalia
Ideology
OpponentsAMISOM
Al-Shabaab

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