| Brigade 93 | |
|---|---|
.svg) 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 | Gaddafi loyalism |
| Allies |  Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
| Opponents |  Anti-Gaddafi forces |
| Battles and wars | Post-civil war violence in Libya |
Brigade 93 was one of many militias that formed in the wake of the Libyan Civil War. It was based in Bani Walid, a former stronghold of the Gaddafi regime.[1] The militia was mainly composed of those still loyal to Gaddafi.[2]
The brigade was 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, was believed to head the militia.
In January 2012, the brigade was involved in an insurgency in Bani Walid. In 25 January, their unexpected uprising led to the retreat of NTC forces from Bani Walid.[3]
- ^ Al-Shaheibi, Rami; Michael, Maggie (24 January 2012). "Libya: Gaddafi Loyalists Seize Bani Walid". Huffington Post. Benghazi. Associated Press. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Qaddafi loyalists take over Bani Walid". CBS News. Benghazi. Associated Press. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Gaddafi Loyalists kick the NTC out of Bani Walid".