Liwa al-Fatemiyoun is a Hazara Shiite Militia comprised mainly of Afghan Refugees. The group is supported and trained by Hezbollah, Quds Force, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp. They are a pro-Assad proxy of Iran, protecting Shiite holy sites in Syria. They are the second largest contingent of fighters in Syria on behalf of the Assad Regime.For More on TRAC Focus On: Shia Foreign Fighters in SyriaBrief History / FormationThe Iranian use of Afghan militias dates back to the 1980’s during the Russian incursion of Afghanistan as well as the Iran-Iraq war. Their religious beliefs and desire to protect their country were exploited by the Iranian government to form resistance groups and extend Iranian influence. In 2013, the Fatemiyon Brigade was officially recognized as an active group in Syria. Reports suggest that the Afghan militia was re-established to offset Iranian losses.RecruitmentIn Afghanistan, the ethnic minority Shiite Hazara population was…
Liwa al-Fatemiyon; Fatemiyon Brigade / Division
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