Ministry of Defence (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Defence
Wasaarada Gaashaandhigga
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Formed1991; 33 years ago (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh Somaliland
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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 Dr Rooble Abdi Elmi.[1][2][3][4][5]

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  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.