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Firqat al-Ghuraba | |
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فرقة الغرباء | |
Leaders | Omar Diaby |
Dates of operation | Unknown-Present |
Headquarters | Harim, Idlib Governorate, Syria |
Ideology | Islamism |
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Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
Firqat al-Ghuraba is an active jihadist group aligned with al-Qaeda based in opposition held areas in the Idlib Governorate in northwestern Syria. The group mostly consists of foreign fighters from Europe with many, including the group's leader, originating from France and Belgium. The group is also believed to have sworn allegiance to al-Qaeda.