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The Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna was a coalition of Islamist militias that advocated the implementation of Sharia law within Derna, Libya. Besides seeking to implement strict social mores in Derna, the alliance was known for its open opposition to Khalifa Haftar and the Libyan affiliates of the Islamic State (IS).

Background
The Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna was created by former Libyan Islamic Fighting Group member Salim Derby on 12 December 2014. The group frequently clashed with IS in Derna in disputes over power and resources in the city. In June 2015, IS gunmen killed senior Shura Council leader Nasser Akr. The group responded by declaring a Jihad against IS. Salim Derby was killed on 11 June 2015, as a result of the ensuing clashes. == Members ==
Members
At its founding, the council included the following groups: • Ansar al-Sharia • Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade • Jaysh al-Islam == Further reading ==
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