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How to Cite

Crenshaw, M., & Robinson, K. (2025). Mapping Militants Project. Rice University. https://doi.org/10.25613/G0K4-WF70
Mapping Militants Project. “Jaish al-Muhajireen wal Ansar.” Last modified . https://mappingmilitants.org/node/410/

Profile Contents

Narrative

Narrative of the Organization's History

Organization

Leadership, Name Changes, Size Estimates, Resources, Geographic Locations

Strategy

Ideology, Aims, Political Activities, Targets, and Tactics

Interactions

Foreign Designations and Listings, Community Relations, Relations with Other Groups, State Sponsors and External Influences

Maps

Mapping relationships with other militant groups over time in regional maps

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Formed: 
January 1, 2013

Jaish al-Muhajireen wal Ansar (Muhajireen) was founded in February 2013 by Omar al-Shishani, a Chechen jihadist. The group, made up of foreign fighters, has launched joint assaults on Syrian military bases with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) and the al-Nusra Front. In fall 2013 the group splintered: al-Shishani and his faction joined ISIS, others joined the al-Nusra Front, and Salahuddin Shishani became the group’s new commander. Many members of the Muhajireen are also affiliated with the Caucasus Emirate (CE).

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