Martyrs of Salahiddeen
| Martyrs of Salahiddeen | |
|---|---|
| شهداء صلاح الدين | |
| Dates of operation | 2015–? |
| Country | Iraq |
| Active regions | Tikrit |
| Size | 5,000 militiamen |
| Opponents | Islamic State |
| Battles and wars | |
Martyrs of Salahiddeen (Arabic: شهداء صلاح الدين) is a militant organization in Iraq.
History
It was founded in 2015 by Arab tribes in Baiji declaring its alliance with Iraqi Armed Forces in the Second Battle of Tikrit against the Islamic State and they have 5,000 fighters[1][2]
References
- ^ Fadel, Leith (2015-03-04). "5,000 Sunni Militiamen Fighting Alongside the Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 2016-05-22. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ "5,000 Sunni Militiamen Fighting Alongside the Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit - Islamic Invitation Turkey". 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2025-07-07.