Martin Shalli
Martin Shalli | |
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| Born | 1 January 1954 Namibia (then South-West Africa, South Africa) |
| Allegiance | Namibia |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army of Namibia Namibian Army |
| Years of service | 1971–2012 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Battles / wars | South African Border War Second Congo War |
Lieutenant General Martin Shalli is a former Namibian diplomat and military commander. In 2005, he was appointed as Namibia's High Commissioner to Zambia by President Sam Nujoma, but he was recalled in October 2006 by Nujoma's successor, Hifikepunye Pohamba, and appointed as Chief of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF). He replaced controversial NDF commander Solomon Huwala, and he was replaced as High Commissioner to Zambia by regional councillor Solomon Witbooi.
In July 2009, Shalli was suspended by President Pohamba due to "serious allegations of irregularities". Without the alleged irregularities being proven, refuted, or even officially substantiated, Shalli retired with full military privileges in January 2011.