Galmudug security forces
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On 14 August 2006, Galmudug declared autonomy in central Somalia.
Galmudug Security Force(s)? | |
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Active | 2006-present |
Country | Somalia |
Garrison/HQ | Dhusamareb[citation needed] |
Engagements | Battle of Bandiradley Somalia War (2006–2009) Anti-piracy measures in Somalia |
Commanders | |
Current commander | General Hassan Farah Kaarshe[1] |
On 23 December 2006, (probably clan) 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]
In March 2016, Galmudug forces engaged in a intensive fighting against Al-Shabaab militia who fled from Puntland areas. The fighting which lasted four days resulted in Galmudug forces killing 115 militants and capturing 110 militants.[3][4]
On 18 January 2018, Ahlu Sunna merged its forces and administration into Galmudug State's regional government and security forces.[5]
A 2019 AMISOM Operational Readiness Assessment counted 5,754 'regional forces'[6] in Galmudug.[7][8]
According to the Federal Member States' Operational Readiness Assessment carried out in Galmudug, Puntland, Jubaland and South West State of Somalia by AMISOM, Galmudug has the largest number of regional fighters with the heaviest weaponry including tanks and anti-tank weapons.[9][10]