Ansar al-Sharia

Ansar al-Sharia is a name used by various Islamist militant groups inspired by sharia (Islamic law) and associated with extremist ideologies. These groups often seek to establish governments based on their interpretation of Islamic principles and have been involved in violent conflicts, including insurgencies and terrorism, primarily in North Africa and the Middle East. The specific groups calling themselves Ansar al-Sharia may differ in their locations and operations, but they generally share a goal of creating Islamist states and have been designated as terrorist organizations by many countries.