The 219 Omer-e-Salis Division, also spelled Omar Salis Division, is a military formation of the Afghan Army established on 14 February 2022.[2]
| 219 Omer-e-Salis Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 14 February 2022 - present |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan Army |
| Role | Counterinsurgency |
| Size | 3.000 troops ca. |
| Part of | 207 Al-Farooq Corps |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Mullah Hafez Mujahid[1] |
The 219 Omer-e-Salis Division, part of 207 Al-Farooq Corps, is deployed in Badakhshan Province bordering Tajikistan, Pakistan and China.[3][4] According to official statements, the Division is to execute counter-insurgency tasks.[5]
The actual strength of the 219 Omer-e-Salis Division has not been disclosed. According to Radio Liberty, the Division is thought to include about 3,000 soldiers.[2]
Notes and references edit
- ^ "Soldiers in Badakhshan Received Military Training | AVA". Afghan Voice Agency (AVA). 4 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b Najibullah, Farangis; Sarwar, Mustafa (16 February 2022). "Taliban Says New Troops Near Central Asian Borders Will Bring Stability. The Neighbors Are Not So Sure". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Morisco, Vito (July 2023). From Rebel Governance to Institutionalization? Prospects for the Taliban and Afghanistan (PDF). Vienna: Austrian Institute for International Affairs. p. 13. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "300 cadets join army after training completion in Badakhshan" (PDF). The Kabul Times. p. 1. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Badakhshan establishes new anti-insurgency unit | Ariana News". www.ariananews.af. Ariana News. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.