Ministry of Defence (Somaliland)

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 Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye.[1][2][3][4][5]

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Defence
Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga
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Ministry overview
Formed1991 (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh Somaliland
Minister responsible
Politics of Somaliland
Constitution
Government
Legislative
Judiciary
Administrative divisions
Elections
Foreign relations
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History

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

Personnel

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
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 – Present
Somaliland Armed Forces Truck

See also

References
  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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