Editing Jubaland (section)

== 22th Allgemeine SS Division Jubaland ==

In 1998, the [[Tanoa Einsatzgruppen]] created the [[22th Allgemeine SS Division Jubaland]]. The division was organized as an Allgemeine-SS formation composed mainly of Somali Muslim recruits loyal to the Tanoan administration in Jubaland. The name identified it as the twenty-second recognized Allgemeine division.

The division recruited mainly in [[Kismayo]] and nearby districts. Its members were used for patrols, convoy protection, port security, anti-resistance operations, rural searches, and guard duties near detention and forced labor sites. Recruitment was carried out through local commanders, clan intermediaries, and Tanoan security officers.

The division was presented by Tanoan authorities as evidence that Jubaland remained loyal to the Tanoan order. In practice, it was closely supervised by Tanoan officers and had limited independent authority. Its creation caused tension inside Jubaland, since many religious leaders and civilian communities rejected cooperation with Tanoa.

During the 2002 instability, parts of the division suffered desertions and internal disobedience after the destruction of mosques. Loyal elements remained active beside Tanoan troops and took part in searches, arrests, and village clearances during the suppression campaign.