Somaliland National Army
| Somaliland National Army | |
|---|---|
| Ciidanka Qaranka Soomaaliland الجيش صوماليلاندي | |
Members of the Somaliland National Army | |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Country | Somaliland |
| Allegiance | Constitution of Somaliland |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Size | 8,000 to 12,000
Military age: 18 fd |
| Part of | Somaliland Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
| Mottos | "Allaa Mahad Leh, شكرا للاله" Thanks be to God |
| Colors | Green, Red, White |
| Anniversaries | 27 February |
| Engagements | Somali Civil War Somaliland War of Independence Puntland–Somaliland dispute Battle of Las Anod (2007) Somali Civil War (2009–present) 2010 Ayn clashes Battle of Tukaraq Las Anod conflict 2024 Buhodle clashes Battle of Erigavo Battle of Jiidali |
| Commanders | |
| President of Somaliland | Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi |
| Minister of Defense | Rooble Muse Abdi |
| Commander | Brigadier General Nimcaan Yusuf Osman |
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The Somaliland National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Qaranka Soomaaliland, Arabic: الجيش صوماليلاندي), is the land force and largest branch of the Somaliland Armed Forces is based in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa. The Somaliland National Army is composed entirely of professionals and volunteers as the state does not mandate conscription. Some Somaliland battalions operate near the Puntland border due to a border dispute.
The total strength of the Somaliland army is estimated to be around 8,000 to 12,000 soldiers.