Al Imam Hussein Brigade

Highlights:
Also Known As: al-Imam Hussein Brigade; Imam Hussein Brigade militia;
Country Of Origin: Syria
Leaders: Amjad al- Bahadli, the first commander
Key Members: Feras al-Mahdawi, Abu Ali al Assad
Operational Area: Syria, Iraq
Involved In: The “al-Imam Hussein Brigade” is a militia made up of sub-units (militias) primarily made up of Syrian operatives (Sunnis, Druze, and Shiites) and Iraqi operatives (of Shi’ite background).