Founded in 2004: Building Enduring Trust in Afghanistan
In 2004, when the international community recommitted to Afghanistan, the critical constraint for embassies, NGOs, and reconstruction engineers was physical security. Sediqi Security Services was founded in Kabul by Afghan professionals who recognized that international private military companies lacked the nuanced cultural understanding and tribal awareness essential to operate safely without inflaming local sentiment.
From an initial cadre of 45 guards securing diplomatic residences, Sediqi systematically developed into one of Afghanistan's premier national private security companies. By 2008, the company had established regional commands across Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar, and Jalalabad.
Key Milestone Chronology
Incorporation & Initial Embassy Guarding
Formal registration and licensing under the Ministry of Interior. Providing residential compound protection to foreign diplomatic delegations and NGO head offices in Wazir Akbar Khan.
Provincial Bases & B6 Armored Transport
Procurement of certified B6 armored Toyota Land Cruisers, establishment of regional logistics hubs in Herat, Balkh, Kandahar, and Nangarhar, and cross-country convoy escort contracts.
ICoCA Membership & ISO 18788 Certification
Sediqi became one of the exclusive Afghan-owned security providers to achieve full membership in the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA) and ISO 18788/9001 certifications.
Transition Management & Accredited Reauthorization
Amid the geopolitical shift of August 2021, Sediqi maintained continuous security coverage for diplomatic embassies, United Nations compounds, and humanitarian personnel with formal host-nation accreditation.
Satellite Fleet Telemetry & Next-Gen TOC
Over 1,200+ trained guards, upgraded satellite GPS telematics across the entire armored fleet, and independent whistleblowing governance conforming to international benchmarks.