National Security Service (Somalia)

National Security Service (Somalia)

The National Security Service was the primary intelligence service of the government of Siad Barre and the bedrock of its repressive internal security apparatus, existing from 1970 until 1990 when it was formally abolished. In 2012, the new federal republic of Somalia re-established the NSS. the NSS is now the primary source of intelligence gathering to special tactical operations. the NSS has seven branches that deal with the security of Somalia and its interest.

Read more about National Security Service (Somalia):  Organization and Structure, NSS Prisons, 1990 Dissolution, Somali Politicians With Ties To The NSS

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