Brigade 93
Brigade 93 is one of many militias that formed in the wake of the Libyan Civil War. It is based in Bani Walid, a former stronghold of the Gaddafi regime. The militia is mainly composed of those still loyal to Gaddafi.
| Brigade 93 | |
|---|---|
Flag of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya | |
| Leaders | Salem al-Ouaer |
| Dates of operation | January 2012 – Fall of 2012 |
| Group(s) | Warfalla |
| Headquarters | Bani Walid |
| Active regions | Libya |
| Ideology | Pro-Gaddafi |
| Allies | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
| Opponents | Anti-Gaddafi forces |
| Battles and wars | Post-civil war violence in Libya
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The brigade is named after the 1993 attempted coup against Gaddafi by members of the Warfalla tribe. Salem al-Ouaer, a member of the Warfalla tribe who sided with Gaddafi during the coup, is believed to head the militia.
In January 2012, the brigade was involved in the green-revolution in Bani Walid. On 25 of January, their unexpected uprising led to the retreat of the NTC forces from Bani Walid.
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