Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Saraya al-Jihad
Designation Status (as of October 6, 2026)
| US State Dept FTO | Not listed official list |
|---|---|
| US Treasury OFAC SDN (SDGT) | Not listed official list |
| UK Proscribed | Not listed official list |
| EU Terrorist Lists | Not listed official list |
| Canada Listed Entities | Not listed official list |
| Australia Listed | Not listed official list |
Profile written 2014 The profile below is the original Jihad Intel text and has not been updated. Designation status above is current.
Not yet designated terrorist by a Western country
Base of operations: Iraq
Saraya al-Jihad ('Jihad Brigades') is a Shi'a militia in Iraq affiliated with the political bloc Harakat al-Jihad wa al-Bina'. In June 2014, as part of the 'popular mobilization' (al-hashad al-sha'abi), Ammar al-Hakim of the Supreme Islamic Council of Iraq called on Harakat al-Jihad wa al-Bina' to train recruits. The result of that was Saraya al-Jihad which emerged in that same month.
Further information: Harakat al-Jihad wa al-Bina' site with formation statement of Saraya al-Jihad.
