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Yusuf Mohammed Siad Indho-adde
Yusuf Mohammed Siad Indhacade, ( so, Yuusuf Maxamed Siyaad "Indhacadde") aka "Inda'ade" (White Eyes) was a Somali people, Somali islamist and former Minister. In 2011 he was a General in the Somali National Army. He hails from the Cayr, Ayr sub-clan, part of the Habar Gidir, which is a branch of the Hawiye clan. For a short period he was Somali Minister of Defence (Somalia). Nicknamed "white-eyed" (or Indhacadde), he was a former governor of Shabeellaha Hoose, Lower Shabelle in 2002. He later allied himself with the Islamic Courts. The Islamic Courts advanced to central and south Somalia regions, including the Kismayo area, before Inda'ade pledged his support, giving them control of Lower Shabelle region in September 2006.Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Defence (Somalia)
The Ministry of Defence ( so, Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga) is charged with co-ordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Somali Armed Forces. The President of Somalia is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country. The Ministry of Defence provides policy framework and resources to the Armed Forces to discharge their responsibility in the context of the defence of the country. The Armed Forces (including Somali Army, Somali Air Force, and Somali Navy) under the Defence Ministry are primarily responsible for ensuring the territorial integrity of the nation. The current Minister of Defence of Somalia is Hassan Mohomed Amardanbe. History Historically, Somali society conferred distinction upon warriors (''waranle'') and rewarded military acumen. All Somali males were regarded as potential soldiers, except for the occasional religious cleric (''wadaado'').Library of Congress Country Study, SomaliaTh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
