General Nuh Ismail Tani (Somali: Nuux Ismaaciil Taani) is the chief of staff of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[1]
Nuh Ismail Tani | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948[citation needed] British Somaliland |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Somaliland |
| Branch/service |  Somaliland National Army |
| Years of service | 2003 – 2011 2016-present |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Commands | Chief of staff Commander, Somaliland Defence Command |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Tukaraq Puntland–Somaliland dispute Las Anod conflict (2023–present) |
History
editTani comes from the Sa'ad Musa sub-division of the Habr Awal branch of the Isaaq clan. [2][3]
In 1975, Tani was head of logistics for the Somali armed forces in Kismayo.[4]
In 1981, he led the fighting in Galkayo in central Somalia.[4]
Chief of General Staff (1st period)
editHe was appointed as the chief of staff in 2003 by President Kahin.[5]
In August 2010, the new president Silanyo ousted a number of government officials, but Tani was retained.[6]
And he held the post under two different presidents of Somaliland before being dismissed by Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo on 11 December 2011.[7]
He was succeeded by General Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi.[8]
In 2013, he was named one of the 100 people who have contributed the most to Somaliland over the past 20 years.[9]
Chief of General Staff (2nd period)
editOn August 15, 2016, Tani was again appointed Commander of the Somaliland Defense Forces.[10]
In November 2017, Tani told an interview before the Somaliland presidential election that he would faithfully follow whichever candidate is elected.[11]
In November 2018, Tani welcomed the President of Somaliland in Tukaraq and explained the situation.[12]
In November 2022, Tani requested that the Puntland military commander not make misleading statements regarding the occupation of Bo'ame by Somaliland forces, as if Somaliland forces were invading another country.[13] [14]
On January 25, 2023, Tani denied some reports that enemy forces had invaded Las Anod, explaining that the Sool administration was under the control of the Somaliland military.[15] He explained, however, that he would not allow any vehicles to enter Las Anod to ease tensions in the city.[16]
On February 17, 2023, Tani said that militant group Al-Shabaab had been forced out of Somalia and was trying to establish a stronghold in Las Anod, joined by Puntland and others from southern Somalia, who were fighting Somaliland armed forces.[17]
In March 2023, Tani announced that the situation in Las Anod was such that Somaliland forces had the ability to overrun the town, but that the Somaliland government was abiding by the cease-fire agreement it had promised.[18]
In January 2024, he met with Ethiopia's Chief of Staff, Birhanu Jula, at the Defense Headquarters in Addis Ababa. They discussed military cooperation between the two countries.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Puntland Security Forces Defect To Somaliland". The Somililand Times. 17 November 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ Höhne, Markus. "The Conflict over Lasanod: Longterm and Immediate Factors, and Prospects for Settlement". RAAD Policy Report: 10. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "International Donor Money Promoting Corruption and Conflict in Somaliland". Oodweyne news.com. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Taliyihii Hore Ee Ciidanka Qaranka Oo Ka Hadlay Taariikhdii Marxuum Dhan-Cade" [The former commander of the National Army spoke about the history of the late Dhan-Ade]. Salaanmedia.com. 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Breaking—President Bihi to Reshuffle Armed Forces' Top Brass". Somaliland Chronicle. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Madaxweyne A M Siilaanyo oo magacaabay xilal cusub" [President A M Silanyo appointed new positions]. BBC. 2010-08-29. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo oo si Kedisa Xilalkii uga Qaaday Taliyihii Guud iyo Hoggaankii Hawlgelinta ee Ciidanka Qaranka Somaliland" [President Silanyo has suddenly taken over the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and the operational leadership of the Somaliland National Army]. Berbera News. 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ "Buhoodle conflict claims Somaliland army chief". Somaliland Press. 11 February 2012. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Liiska Magacyada 100-ka Qof ee Loo Xushay Haldoorka Somaliland ee 20-kii Sanno ee Tagay" [List of names of 100 people who have been elected as Somaliland leaders in the past 20 years]. Somaliland Post. 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo xalay rumeeyay isku shaandheyn balaadhan oo maalmahanba la hadal hayay iyo liiska masuuliyiinta cusub iyo kuwa la eryay" [The President of Somaliland last night confirmed the extensive reshuffle that has been discussed these days and the list of new and dismissed officials]. Media Saxafi. 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Voting Begins in Somaliland in Third Presidential Election Since 2003". VOA. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Somaliland: President Bihi Inspects Troops in Tukaraq, Puntland Goes DEFCON 1". MENAFN. 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Somaliland army chief says they want to live in peace with Somalia's Puntland state". Somaliland.com. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Commander of National army calls Puntland leaders to stop threats against Somaliland". Saxafimedia.com. 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Somaliland military chief says Sool region still under Somaliland control". Hiiraan Online. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Somaliland: Sool region is still under our control". Garowe online. 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Taliyaha Millateriga Somaliland oo sheegay in ay kooxo argagixiso ah la dagaalamayaan" [The Somaliland military commander said that they are fighting against terrorist groups]. Hiiraan Online. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Somaliland military head claims his forces are capable of retaking disputed town of Las Anod". Radio Dalsan. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Muxuu yahay kulanka dhexmaray taliyaasha milatariga Somaliland iyo Itoobiya ee ka dhacay Adis Ababa?" [What is the meeting between the military commanders of Somaliland and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa?]. BBC. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-05-03.