Galmudug Security Force

Galmudug Security Force
Active 2006-present
Country

 Somalia

Type Law enforcement, Counter-Terrorism
Garrison/HQ Dhusamareb
Engagements Battle of Bandiradley
Somali Civil War (2006–2009)
Anti-piracy measures in Somalia
Commanders
Current
commander		 General Hassan Farah Kaarshe[1]

The Galmudug Security Force (GSF) consists of the armed forces of the autonomous Galmudug region in central Somalia.

History

On 14 August 2006, Galmudug declared autonomy in central Somalia thus establishing its own security force. On December 23, 2006, the newly formed security forces took part of the Battle of Bandiradley led by Colonel Abdi Qeybdiid alongside Ethiopian and Puntland forces. Galmudug was one of the principle opponents of the Islamic Courts Union till the ICU was dissolved on 27 December 2006.[2] On January 18, 2018, Ahlu Sunna merged its forces and administration into Galmudug State's regional government and security forces.[3]

Galmudug Darawish Force

A platoon in marching in Dhusamareb.

Galmudug Darawish Force are military units that operate under the sole authority of Galmudug state government. They are under the command of the Galmudug state President.[4][5] Galmudug Darawish Force is the Main force that is keeping Al-Shabab militants at bay in central Somalia.

Captured Al-Shabab child soldiers.

On March 2016, Galmudug Darawish Force engaged in a intensive fighting against Al-Shabaab militia who fled from Puntland areas. The fighting which lasted 4 days resulted in Galmudug Darawish Force killing 115 militants and capturing 110 militants.[6][7]

Galmudug Police Force

The Galmudug Security Force operates its own Police Force.[8]

Galmudug Maritime Force

The Galmudug Maritime Force's responsibility is safeguarding Somalia's marine resources from piracy, illegal fishing, and any other illegal activity off of the coast of Somalia.[9]

Galmudug maritime Force have been receiving multiple training courses from the European Union and NATO Anti-piracy Force.

On October 10, 2017, Dutch and Swedish sailors on board HNLMS Rotterdam have conducted medical training with local Galmudug Security Forces. The local interaction was in support of a mutual partnership to improve maritime skills.

On completion of the medical training, members of the Galmudug Maritime Force were presented with certificates during an upper deck ceremony.[10]

On October 11, 2017, another unit of Galmudug maritime force received medical and security training from the Spanish sailors on board EU Naval Force ship ESPS Rayo in order to strengthen maritime security in the region. The two teams then got to work on engine maintenance drills before meeting with local Security Forces.[11]

National Intelligence and Security Agency

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is Somalia's National Intelligence And Security Agency, it has a branch in Galmudug state where it provides intelligence services for the Galmudug security force and sometimes works alongside them.[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://mudug24.com/2017/02/16/dhageyso-taliyaha-ugu-sareeya-daraawiishta-galmudug-oo-kasoo-horjeestay-ciidanka-duulaanka-ku-ah-xarar-dheere/
  2. ↑ "SIFAEBMCIB". web.archive.org. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  3. ↑ http://radiodalsan.com/en/aswj-galmudug-merger-will-boost-war-on-alshabaab-farmaajo-says/
  4. ↑ "Galmudug Statement on the American Airstrike against its armed forces".
  5. ↑ "Galmudug And Puntland States Trade Blames Over Mudug Conflict".
  6. ↑ "SOMALIA: Galmudug Declares 115 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed, Operation Concluded".
  7. ↑ "GALMUDUG DECLARES THAT IT CONCLUDED THE FIGHT AGAINST AL-SHABAAB MILITIA THAT FLED FROM PUNTLAND AREAS".
  8. ↑ "SGHOAAMTP". www.raxanreeb.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "GFNP". www.marsecreview.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  10. ↑ "Dutch and Swedish Sailors Train Galmudug Security Forces".
  11. ↑ "ESPS Rayo welcomes Galmudug Security Forces".
  12. ↑ "GANFFANVTEM". nepjournal.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.

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