Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries

The Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries (مجلس شورى ثوار بنغازي) is a military coalition in Benghazi composed of Islamist and jihadist militias, including Ansar al-Sharia, Libya Shield 1, and several other groups. Many of the groups included in the council are associated with the Muslim Brotherhood stronghold of Misrata.

History
The force was initially formed in June 2014 in response both to the anti-Islamist Operation Dignity being led by Khalifa Haftar and also the defeat of Islamist candidates in the 2014 Council of Deputies election. Afraid of being sidelined and defeated, several Islamist brigades united under a shared umbrella. The consolidation and restructuring allowed the Islamist brigades to limit the success of Haftar's Operation Dignity, before allowing the Islamist groups to push back against the outnumbered forces allied to Haftar.

On 14 July the council claimed it had taken over Barrack 319, which is one of the largest army barracks in eastern Libya. In late July they took control of more than five other barracks in Benghazi, including the headquarters of the Al-Saiqa Special Forces unit. By 31 July the council claimed to have had taken over Benghazi.

Members
As of August 2014 the council was composed of the following groups, among others:
 * Ansar al-Sharia
 * Libya Shield 1
 * February 17th Martyrs Brigade
 * Rafallah al-Sahati Brigade