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Ministry of Defence (Somaliland)

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Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Defence
Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga
Ministry overview
Formed1991; 33 years ago (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh Somaliland
Minister responsible
Websitemod.govsomaliland.org

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Somaliland (MoD) (Somali: Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة الدفاع) is a member of the Somaliland cabinet and the head of the Ministry of Defence. responsible for implementing the defence policy set by Government of Somaliland and directs the activity of the Ministry. The Defence Minister exercises day-to-day administrative and operational authority over the armed forces. The current Minister of Defence is Dr Rooble Abdi Elmi.[1][2][3][4][5]

History

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In 1914, the Somaliland Camel Corps was formed in the British Somaliland protectorate and saw service before, during, and after the Italian invasion of the territory during World War II.[6][7]

Army

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Personnel

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The sub of Somaliland army İn Somaliland has long operated without a formal rank structure. However, in December 2012, Somaliland defense ministry announced that a chain of command had been developed and would be implemented by January 2013.[8][9]

Ministers of Defence

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Minister Period Ref
Abdillahi Ali Ibrahim 5 July 2003 - 27 July 2010
Ahmed Haji Ali Adami 27 July 2010 - 14 December 2017
Isse Ahmed Yusuf 14 December 2017 - 31 March 2019
Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye 31 March 2019 – 2024
Dr Rooble Abdi Elmi March 2024 – Present
Somaliland Armed Forces Truck

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Somaliland president makes major cabinet changes". Radio Dalsan. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "UK Secretary of State for Defence first visit to Somaliland". Horn Diplomat. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Wasaaradda Gaashandhiga JSL oo Wadda Qorshe Lagu Cidhibtirayo Miinada". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Wasaaradda Gaashaandhiga JSL Oo Laba Baabuur Ku Wareejisay Maxkamadda Derejadda Koowaad ee Ciidamadda". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "UK Seeking Working Relationship With Somaliland On Military Matters". Busi Week. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "Library of Congress Country Study, Somalia". Library of Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Somaliland: Armed Forces Commemorate 26th Anniversary in Style". MENAFN. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "Somaliland: After Two Decades the Armed Forces Come to Age". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  9. ^ "Somaliland seeks recognition by hosting naval bases". AA. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
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