Dahir Adan Elmi
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Major General Dahir Adan Elmi (Somali: Daahir Aadan Cilmi, Arabic: ضاهر عدن علمي), also known as Dahir Aden Indha Qarshe, is a Somali military general. He is the former chief of the Somali Army. General Dahir Adan Elmi hails from the Sheekhaal clan.
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Major General Dahir Adan Elmi | |
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ضاهر عدن علمي | |
Chief of Defence Force | |
In office 16 August 2018 – 27 August 2020 | |
Preceded by | Abdiweli Jama Hussein Gorod |
Succeeded by | Odowaa Yusuf Rageh |
In office 13 March 2013 – 25 June 2014 | |
Preceded by | Abdulkadir Sheikh Dini |
Succeeded by | Abdullahi Anod |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Federal Government of Somalia |
Branch/service | Somali National Army |
Rank | Major General |
Awards | Gold Medal for Bravery and Service[1] 2x Medal of Valour |
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