Zintan Brigades
The Zintan Brigades are armed units linked to the town of Zintan and its surrounding area, allied to, but separate from, the Libyan National Army. They played a large part in the Libyan Revolution which overthrew Gaddafi.
| Al-Zintan Revolutionaries' Military Council | |
|---|---|
| مجلس العسكري لثوار الزنتان | |
| Leaders | Kalifah Shahub Osama al-Juwaili (2011-12) Muhammad Ali Madani † |
| Dates of operation | May 2011 – present |
| Headquarters | Tobruk |
| Active regions | none |
| Size | 2000 - 4000 {2012} Hundreds of fighters {2021} |
| Allies | Libyan National Army |
| Opponents | Ansar al-Sharia Misratan Brigades LROR |
| Battles and wars | First Libyan Civil War Second Libyan Civil War |
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