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Azərbaycan Respublikası Daxili Qoşunları
Internal Troops of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Internal Troops emblem.svg
Active 1991 - present
Country  Azerbaijan
Allegiance Azerbaijan
Branch Ministry of Internal Affairs
Headquarters Baku
Engagements Nagorno-Karabakh War
Commanders
Current
commander
General Major Zakir Hasanov

The Internal Troops of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası Daxili Qoşunları) are a special group in Azerbaijan. You might also hear them called the Interior Troops or Interior Guard. They are like a mix of police and military, helping to keep the country safe and orderly.

What are the Internal Troops?

The Internal Troops work for the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This is a government department that also controls the regular police force. The Internal Troops are a modern version of a similar group that existed in the Soviet Union before Azerbaijan became an independent country.

Their Important Jobs

The Internal Troops have many important jobs. They help out during big problems like natural disasters, such as floods or earthquakes. They also work to bring back order if there are protests or other issues that disturb public peace. Sometimes, they are involved in stopping conflicts within the country. They also protect important places and buildings.

Working with the Army

When there is a war, the Internal Troops work closely with the Azerbaijani Land Forces, which is the country's main army. In these times, they help defend the country and keep it secure, just like the regular army.

Their Equipment

To do their jobs, the Internal Troops use various tools and weapons. One example is the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun.

Other Security Forces

Besides the Internal Troops, Azerbaijan has other groups that help keep the country safe. These include the Azerbaijani National Guard and the State Border Service of Azerbaijan, which also has a special Coast Guard branch that protects the country's waters.

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