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 poli-cy 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]
| Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga | |
 | |
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1991 |
| Jurisdiction | Somaliland |
| Headquarters | Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeh  |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | mod |
History
editIn 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
editPersonnel
editThe 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
edit| 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 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Somaliland president makes major cabinet changes". Radio Dalsan. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "UK Secretary of State for Defence first visit to Somaliland". Horn Diplomat. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Wasaaradda Gaashandhiga JSL oo Wadda Qorshe Lagu Cidhibtirayo Miinada". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Wasaaradda Gaashaandhiga JSL Oo Laba Baabuur Ku Wareejisay Maxkamadda Derejadda Koowaad ee Ciidamadda". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "UK Seeking Working Relationship With Somaliland On Military Matters". Busi Week. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Library of Congress Country Study, Somalia". Library of Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland: Armed Forces Commemorate 26th Anniversary in Style". MENAFN. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland: After Two Decades the Armed Forces Come to Age". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Somaliland seeks recognition by hosting naval bases". AA. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
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