National Guard (Bahrain)
| National Guard الحرس الوطني |
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National Guard Insignia
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Allegiance | Bahrain |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Land Force |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Size | 3,800 |
| Part of | King of Bahrain |
| Garrison/HQ | Al-Sakhir, Bahrain |
| Anniversaries | 7 January |
| Engagements | Bahraini uprising (2011–present) |
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| Current commander |
Major General Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa |
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| National Guard flag |  |
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The National Guard of Bahrain (Arabic: الحرس الوطني) is a separate military force in Bahrain that serves both as defence force against external threats and as a security force against internal threats. It was established in 1997, through a royal decree by then Emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.[1]
The National Guard is currently commanded by Major-General Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, brother of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.[2][3] It consists of about 2,000 personnel.[4]
The National Guard has been involved in the Bahrain government's violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters during the Bahraini uprising.[5]
The National Guard consists of many non-Bahraini personnel, and during the Bahraini uprising recruited heavily from Pakistan through the Fauji Foundation.[6][7][8][9]
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