Somaliland National Army
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The Somaliland National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Qaranka Soomaaliland, Arabic: الجيش صوماليلاندي), is the land force and largest branch of the Somaliland Armed Forces is based in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa. There are approximately around 100,000 active members.[3] The Somaliland National Army is composed entirely of professionals and volunteers due to the army not being mandatory of conscription. Some Somaliland battalions operate near the Puntland border due to a border dispute. [4][5][6]
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Ciidanka Qaranka Soomaaliland الجيش صوماليلاندي | |
Founded | 1993 |
Country | Somaliland |
Allegiance | Constitution of Somaliland |
Type | Army |
Role | Land warfare |
Size | 5 000 [1]
Military age: 18 fd |
Part of | Somaliland Armed Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
Motto(s) | "Allaa Mahad Leh, شكرا للاله” |
Colors | Green, Red, White |
Anniversaries | February 27th[2] |
Engagements | Somaliland War of Independence Puntland–Somaliland dispute Battle of Las Anod 2010 Ayn clashes Battle of Tukaraq Las Anod conflict |
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President of Somaliland | Muse Bihi Abdi |
Minister of Defense | Abdiqani Mohamoud Aateye |
Commander | Major general Nuh Ismail Tani |
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