Al-jama'a Al-islamiyyah Al-muqatilah Bi-libya Direct

Much of their operational strength was concentrated in the eastern region of Cyrenaica , particularly around Benghazi. Relationship with Al-Qaeda

The LIFG’s relationship with global jihadist networks has been a subject of significant international scrutiny: al-jama'a al-islamiyyah al-muqatilah bi-libya

Following the September 11 attacks, the LIFG was designated as a terrorist organization and sanctioned by the UN 1267 Committee as an affiliate of al-Qaeda. Much of their operational strength was concentrated in

The group was officially established in by Libyan veterans who had previously fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Led by figures such as Abdelhakim Belhadj , the LIFG aimed to replace Gaddafi’s government with an Islamist state. al-jama'a al-islamiyyah al-muqatilah bi-libya