National Intelligence Agency (Somaliland)

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Republic of Somaliland National Intelligence Agency
Hay'adda Sirdoonka Qaranka
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Formed2012
JurisdictionFlag of Somaliland.svg  Somaliland
Headquarters Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeex
Employees Classified
Annual budget Classified
Minister responsible

The National Intelligence Agency of Somaliland (NIA) is Somaliland's intelligence agency, established in 2012 by President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud and approved by the Parliament of Somaliland in 2013. [1] [2] The head of the agency is the Director General and is appointed by the president, the current head is Osman Limo. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "National Intelligence Agency Establishment Bill - Somaliland" (PDF). Somaliland Law (in Somali). Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. "Madaxweynaha Oo Dhaqan Geliyay Xeerka Sirdoonka Qaranka Oo Uu Mugdi Badani Ku Jiro". Geeska (in Somali). Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  3. "Xeerka Sirdoonka Qaranka" (PDF). Somaliland Law (in Somali). Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  4. "Sirdoonka Somaliland oo ka warbixiyay dilkii Taliye Cabdiqani Guhaad". Muqdisho Online (in Somali). Retrieved 20 March 2020.