The president of Somaliland and the general commander of the armed forces have marked the 31st anniversary of the founding of the National Army JSL.
“To the heroes of the National Army, both men and women, I send you and your families from here my heartfelt congratulations and prayers on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the National Army Foundation.”
In his speech, Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro said: You are Daljire and Dirane who sacrificed their lives for defending and keeping the security and stability that our Somaliland people are living in.
“You are the ones who enabled us to sleep peacefully, to go to exams and trade, to make our children and youth go to the educational places without worry. You are the ones who made it possible for us to have elections, and the process of democracy in our country,” he said.
Irro added that for more than 30 years the National Army has been the center of the building of the nation
“You have sacrificed unimaginable blood and our blessed nation would not have reached where it is without you.”
He said everyone citizen of Somaliland deserves respect and justice.
“The government that I am proud of is committed to taking care of you and your families both in life and development. I advise you to increase the effort, effort, vigilance and defence of our nation. “