Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations

Imam Bukhari Battalion

Not yet designated terrorist by a Western country
Base of operations: Syria

Background: Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi
Main Uzbek Militant Faction in Syria Swears Loyalty to Taliban

The Imam Bukhari Battalion is a jihadi group of Uzbek fighters operating in Aleppo province. Like other foreign fighter groups in Syria, it aims for the complete rule of Shari'a (Islamic law). In November 2014 the group declared its allegiance to the Taliban.

Imam Bukhari Battalion Emblem	Imam Bukhari Battalion: Al-Buxoriy Media	Imam Bukhari Battalion: Al-Fath Media