Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 4 - Ansar al-Islam (AAI)

Ansaral-Islam

Aka:  Ansar al-Sunna; Ansar al-Sunna Army; Devotees of Islam; Followers of Islam in Kurdistan; Helpers of Islam; Jaish Ansar al-Sunna; Jund al-Islam; Kurdish Taliban; Kurdistan Supporters of Islam; Partisans of Islam; Soldiers of God; Soldiers of Islam; Supporters of Islam in Kurdistan.

Description:  Ansar al-Islam (AAI) was designated as an FTO on March 22, 2004.  AAI was established in 2001 in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region through the merger of two Kurdish terrorist factions that traced their roots to the Islamic Movement of Kurdistan.  AAI seeks to expel Western interests from Iraq and establish an independent Iraqi state based on its interpretation of Sharia.

Activities:  AAI did not claim responsibility for any attacks in 2024.

Strength:  AAI was estimated to have fewer than 300 fighters.

Location/Area of Operation:  Iraq and Syria.

Funding and External Aid:  AAI receives assistance from a loose network of associates in Europe and the Middle East.

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