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Al-Bara' Ibn Malik Battalion
The Al-Bara' ibn Malik Battalion (), also spelled as El-Baraa Ibn Malik or Abaraa Iban Malik, is a Sudanese Mujahideen, Islamist militia that emerged within the complex network of militias and armed factions in Sudan, operating within the Sudanese Popular Resistance movement. The militia is linked to the Popular Defence Forces, a paramilitary group that was active during Republic of Sudan (1985–2019), Bashir regime era, and currently known as the 'Shadow Battalions' (). It has been active in supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in their War in Sudan (2023–present), ongoing battles against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It also has ties with the Islamic State. History Origin The battalion, Al-Bara' ibn Malik, is named after a famous Muslim combatant during the early Muslim conquests. The Al-Bara bin Malik Battalion and similar militant groups have significantly bolstered the Sudanese army's ranks. Their involvement with the army traces back to the 1990s when they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battalion
A battalion is a military unit, typically consisting of 300 to 1,200 soldiers commanded by a lieutenant colonel, and subdivided into a number of companies (usually each commanded by a major or a captain). In some countries, battalions are exclusively infantry, while in others battalions are unit-level organizations. The word battalion came into the English language in the 16th century from the French language ( French: ''bataillon'' meaning "battle squadron"; Italian: ''battaglione'' meaning the same thing; derived from the Vulgar Latin word ''battalia'' meaning "battle" and from the Latin word ''bauttere'' meaning "to beat" or "to strike"). The first use of the word in English was in the 1580s. Description A battalion comprises two or more primary mission companies which are often of a common type (e.g., infantry, tank, or maintenance), although there are exceptions such as combined arms battalions in the U.S. Army. In addition to the primary mission companies, a battal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
