Republican Guard (Djibouti)
Law enforcement agency
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The Djiboutian Republican Guard (French: Garde Républicaine Djiboutienne), is a section of the Djiboutian Armed Forces that provides security missions for the highest Djiboutian state authorities and the public.[1] It is under the direct authority of the President of Djibouti. The unit is traditionally relied on as the backbone of the government, and the unit is the best armed and trained in the armed forces. It is the most powerful security unit in Djibouti and is responsible for ensuring internal security.[2]
Formed30 January 2002
Operations jurisdictionDjibouti
Specialist jurisdiction
- Protection of international or domestic VIPs, protection of significant state assets
HeadquartersDjibouti City
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| Formed | 30 January 2002 |
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| Operations jurisdiction | Djibouti |
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| Headquarters | Djibouti City |
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| Parent agency | Djiboutian Armed Forces |