Document #2144991

USDOS – US Department of State (Author)

Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 4 - Ansar al-Shari’a in Darnah (AAS-D)

Ansaral-Shari’a in Darnah

Aka:  Supporters of Islamic Law; Ansar al-Sharia in Derna; Ansar al-Sharia in Libya; Ansar al-Sharia; Ansar al-Sharia Brigade in Darnah.

Description:  Ansar al-Shari’a in Darnah (AAS-D) was designated as an FTO on January 13, 2014.AAS-D was created after the 2011 fall of the Qadhafi regime in Libya.  The group has been involved in terrorist attacks against civilian targets as well as the assassination and attempted assassination of security officials and political actors in eastern Libya.

Activities:  AAS-D did not claim responsibility for any attacks in 2024.

Strength:  AAS-D’s precise numbers are unknown.

Location/Area of Operation:  Darnah, Libya.

Funding and External Aid:  AAS-D’s funding sources are unknown.

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ecoi.net description:
Brief description of the Ansar al-Shari’a in Darnah (AAS-D) (Excerpt of chapter 4 of the country report on terrorism 2024)
Country:
Libya
Source:
USDOS – US Department of State (Author)
Published:
1 May 2026
Original link:
https://www.state.gov/reports/country-reports-on-terrorism-2024/#report-toc__section-5__subsection-2__h4-16
Document type:
Periodical Report
Language:
English
Available on ecoi.net since:
16 September 2026
Document ID:
2144991

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