Puntland Dervish Force
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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.[2][3][4]
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Ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland | |
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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 Said Dheere |
Notable commanders | Colonel Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed General Abdullahi Ali Mire |
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