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]
| Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga | |
| File:Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye.png Incumbent Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye | |
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1991 |
| Jurisdiction | Somaliland |
| Headquarters | Woqooyi Galbeed, Hargeisa  |
| Minister responsible | |
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[2]
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.[3]
Ministers of Defence
| Minister | Period |
|---|---|
| Ahmed Haji Ali Adami | July 2010 - 2017 |
| Isse Ahmed Abdalle | December 2017 - March 2019 |
| Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye | March 2019 – Present |
See also
References
- ^ "Somaliland president makes major cabinet changes". www.radiodalsan.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Library of Congress Country Study, Somalia, The Warrior Tradition and Development of a Modern Army, research complete May 1992.
- ^ Hasan, Somaliland-after-two-decades-the-armed-forces-come-to-age/#.URr3NqWpN8w Somaliland: After Two Decades the Armed Forces Come to Age]" indepthafrica.com November 27, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
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