| Ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1998-present |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Type | Law enforcement, Counter-Terrorism |
| Role | Law Enforcement, Counter-insurgency Internal Security |
| Size | 10,000[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Garowe |
| Engagements | War in Somalia (2006–2009) Galgala Campaign Qandala campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | General Adan Abdi Hashi[2] |
| Notable commanders | |
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The Puntland Dervish Force (Somali: Ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland), (Arabic: قوات الدراويش في أرض البنط ); is the official paramilitary division of the Puntland Security Force.[3][4][5]
- ^ "Kirk Report Ending Somali Piracy Against American and Allied Shipping" (PDF). Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ "Taliyaha cusub ee Ciidanka Daraawiishta Puntland oo Maanta xilka la wareegay". Puntland Post. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Intelligence profile - Somalia". Cvni.net. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ Horton, Michael (10 March 2017). "Terrorism Monitor Volume: 15 Issue: 5". Refworld. Jamestown Foundation.
- ^ Bearak, Max (8 April 2023). "Al-Shabab militants storm army base in Somalia, killing dozens". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 17 December 2023.