Ismail Mohamed Osman

Ismail Mohamed Osman
Ismail Mohamed Osman (Shaqale)
Chief of the General Staff of Somaliland
In office 11 February 2012 – 15 August 2016
Preceded by	Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi
Succeeded by	Nuh Ismail Tani
Personal details
Born	Somaliland
Military service
Allegiance	Somaliland
Branch/service	Somaliland National Army
Years of service	2012-2016
Rank	Major general
Commands	Chief of Staff Commander, Somaliland Defence Command
Battles/wars	Puntland–Somaliland dispute

Ismail Mohamed Osman Shaqale (Ismaaciil Maxamed Cismaan Shaqale) was the Chief of Army of Somaliland.[1] He was appointed as the Chief of Staff after General Mohamed Hasan Abdullahi (also known as “Jidif”) was fired after 90 days on the job.[2]

Biography

Shaqale hails from the Sa'ad Musa sub-division of the Habr Awal Isaaq clan.[3]

In February 2001, President Egal removed Shaqale from his position as Commander of the National Army. He was replaced by Xasan Yoonis Habbane.[4]

In February 2003, Shaqale expressed its opinion on a dispute over ownership in the construction of a hospital in Hargeisa.[5]

In February 2010, he was honored as a former Commander of the National Armed Forces of Somaliland at a ceremony commemorating the 16th anniversary of the creation of the Somaliland National Armed Forces.[6]

In July 2011, attended the memorial service for Maxamed Aw Cali Dayib with Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, Muse Bihi Abdi and others.[7]

Chief of the General Staff

In February 2012, Shaqale became chief of the general staff of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[8]

In November 2013, it was reported that Shaqale was in dispute with Abdulahi Jaamac calas, a senior military official.[9]

In August 2014, Shaqale announced that its forces had overrun Sahdheer.[10]

In September 2014, Shaqale purchased $698,600 worth of weapons from the Ethiopian company Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC), reports in later years revealed.[11]

In January 2015, Shaqale was reportedly unpopular.[12]

In February 2016, he attended the celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[13]

In July 2016, there was a battle with Puntland in Booda-cade, which resulted in the capture of a Puntland MP and former Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs and Donations and three military vehicles.[14]

On August 15, 2016, President Somaliland announced a major change in personnel, and Shaqale was also ousted. He was replaced by Nuh Ismail Tani.[15]

References

1. "Somalia: Somaliland President fires army chief and begins training for security forces". Garowe Online. 2012-02-11. Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
2. Qalinle Hussein, Buhoodle conflict claims Somaliland army chief Archived 2015-06-13 at the Wayback Machine, dated 11 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
3. "Hargeisa-(maantasomaliland)-halkan ka dheeho Liiska Magacyada Taliyayaasha iyo Hogaanada Madaxweyne Siilanyo ku taxay derejooyinka Maanta iyo sarkaal walba derejaduu u gartay" [Here is the list of the names of the commanders and leaders of President Silanyo in Maanta's ranks and the rank of each officer.]. Maanta Somaliland. 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
4. "Madaxewyne Cigaal, Ma Wuxuu ka wer-wersan yahay Inqilaab Milateri?" [President Igal, is he worried about a military coup?]. Haatuf media network. 2001. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
5. "Muran Ka Taagan Dhul Laga Dhisi Lahaa Cusbitaal Weyn" [Controversy over land to build a large hospital]. Haatuf News. 2003-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
6. "Taliyaha Ciidanka Qaranka Oo Qaraxyada Laascaanood Ku Tilmaamay Qorshe Argagixisadu Ugu Tababaranayaan Weeraro Ay La Maagan Yihiin Magaalooyinka Waawayn Ee Somaliland" [The Commander of the National Army has indicated that the bombings are a terrorist plan to train for attacks in the remote cities of Somaliland.]. Haatuf News. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
7. "Xus Loo Sameeyay Mujaahid Maxamed Aw Cali Dayib" [Commemoration of Mujahid Mohamed Aw Ali Dayib]. Geeska.net. 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
8. "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo xilkii ka qaaday Taliyihii Milatariga iyo Abaanduulihii Ciidanka Somaliland" [The president of Somaliland has removed the military commander and treasurer of the Somaliland army]. Hiiraan Online. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
9. "KHILAAF MUDDO HUURSANAA OO DHEXYAALA TALIYAHA CIIDANKA QARANKA IYO ABAANDUULIHIISA OO DEBEDA U SOO BAXAY" [A LONG-TERM CONFLICT BETWEEN THE COMMANDER OF THE NATIONAL ARMY AND HIS BUNDLE ABROAD]. Wajaale News. 2013-11-16. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
10. "Somalia: Somaliland forces take control of Saah Dheer". Garowe online. 2014-08-28. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
11. "Somaliland Oo Hub Ka Iibsatay Shir Itoobiyaan Ah" [Somaliland bought arms from an Ethiopian conference]. Salaan Media. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
12. "Somaliland president supported the voice of the public against the corrupt military general who failed to grab children play ground in the name of the army. A lie has no leg and scandal has not even the wing of insect". Salaan Media. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
13. "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Munaasibadda Aasaaska 22-guurada Ciidanka Qaranka Kaga Qaybgalay Oog" [The President of Somaliland attended the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the National Army Oog]. Araweelo News Network. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
14. "Taliyaha Ciidanka Qaranka Somaliland Oo SHeegay Inay Qabteen Xildhibaano Iyo Askar Puntland ah Dagaal Saaka Kadhacay Deegaanka Booda-cade" [The Commander of the Somaliland National Army Says They Captured Puntland MPs and Soldiers in a Fight This Morning in Boada-Ade Area]. Somaliland Post. 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
15. "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 investigation that has been discussed these days and the list of new officials and those who were fired.]. Media Saxafi. 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2024-05-05.