Jubaland Dervish Force

Jubaland Darawiish Force
Ciidanka Daraawiishta Jubbaland
FounderAhmed Madobe
LeaderMahad Islaam
Country Somalia
Allegiance Jubaland
Group(s)Ogaden
Marehan
HeadquartersKismayo, Somalia
IdeologyFederalism
Allies
Opponents
Battles and warsSomali Civil War

The Jubaland Darawiish Force (Somali: Ciidamadda Daraawiishta Jubaland) is a paramilitary force that forms the security unit of Jubaland, an autonomous federated state in southern Somalia. The Jubaland Darawiish started operating under the administration of Ahmed Madobe. Headquartered in Kismayo, one of its primary bases is located in Afmadow. Jubaland president Madobe has said that the force aims to focus on counter-terrorism and provocative actors within the state of Jubaland. The unit is commanded by Lt. Col Mahad Islaam.