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Ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland
Active1998-present
Country Somalia
TypeLaw enforcement, Counter-Terrorism
RoleLaw Enforcement, Counter-insurgency Internal Security
Size10,000
Garrison/HQGarowe
EngagementsWar in Somalia (2006–2009)
Galgala Campaign
Commanders
Current
commander		General Said Dheere
Notable
commanders		Colonel Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
General Abdullahi Ali Mire

The Puntland Dervish Force ([Ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help), Arabic: أرض البنطبونتلاند فرقة الدراويش ) is the official paramilitary division of the Puntland Security Force.[1]

History

Following the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, a homegrown constitutional conference was held in Garowe in 1998 over a period of three months. Attended by the area's political elite, traditional elders (Issims), members of the business community, intellectuals and other civil society representatives, the autonomous Puntland State of Somalia was subsequently officially established so as to deliver services to the population, offer security, facilitate trade, and interact with both domestic and international partners.[2] The Puntland Security Force (PSF) was subsequently formed by the regional government.[3]

Since the founding of the state in 1998, the Puntland Dervish Force has operated in Puntland and throughout Somalia. Commanders and senior officials of the military are appointed by a qualified panel approved by the Council of Ministers.[3]

The Puntland security apparatus has an independent military judiciary, which during peace time only adjudges military proceedings. Retired members of the Force are also constitutionally guaranteed pensions.[3]

Equipment

  • Individual Weapons
    • Assault Rifle
      • AKM (Assault Rifle - 7.62×39mm)
      • AK-74 (Assault Rifle - 5.45×39mm)
      • PK machine gun (General-purpose machine gun - 7.62×54mmR)
    • Sniper Rifle
    • Anti-Tank Explosive
      • RPG-7 (rocket-propelled grenade launcher - 40 mm)
  • Vehicles
  • Artillery and heavy machine guns
    • Heavy machine guns
    • Self-Propelled Artillery
    • Mortar
    • Anti-Aircraft Gun

See also

References

  1. ^ "Intelligence profile - Somalia". Cvni.net. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  2. ^ http://www.garoweonline.com/english/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=575:somalia-puntlands-experience-in-peace-building-and-state-building&catid=55:somalia&Itemid=79. Retrieved April 28, 2012. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)[dead link]
  3. ^ a b c "Puntland Constitution". Puntlandgovt.com. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
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