Yusuf Osman Dhumal

General Yusuf Osman "Dhumal" (Somali: Yuusuf Cusmaan "Duumaal", Arabic: يوسف عثمان الدومال), also known as Yusuf Hussein "Dhumaal", is a Somali military official.

Yusuf Osman Dhumal
يوسف عثمان الدومال
1st Chief of Armed Forces
Military service
AllegianceSomalia Federal Government of Somalia
Branch/serviceSomali National Army
Rank Major General
AwardsGold Medal for Bravery and Service[1]

Career

He started his career as an officer in Somalia's military. In 1988, he was transferred to the police. Dhumal was promoted to Banadir Region Police Commissioner, and later to Deputy Commissioner for National Police Operations.

On 14 May 2009, Dhumal was appointed Chief of Army of the Somali Armed Forces.[2] He was concurrently named Brigadier General.

Dhumal was later replaced with Mohamed Gelle Kahiye on 6 December 2009.[3][4]

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