One of Somalia’s most infamous pirate lords has officially called it quits. Mohamed Abdi Hassan, who goes by the nom de guerre Afweyne, meaning “big mouth” in Somali, called a press conference to inform journalists of his decision. Afweyne led a feared pirate action group for nearly a decade, claiming several multi-million dollar ransoms and […]
‘More Sophisticated’ Pirates
November 2012 While international efforts have caused a significant reduction in Somali piracy, they have also “trimmed the fat” so to speak, and the pirates that have survived the purge are complex and capable. According a an Indian naval commander, Balbir Munjal, the fight against pirates has become more complicated. The surviving pirates have adapted […]
Security Contractors: Greater Oversight
December 2012 As a United Nations expert panel wrapped up its week-long visit to the Horn of Africa, it urged the government of Somalia to take more steps to ensure internal security in the country. The panel also noted that the government of the country should increase regulations on private military contractors. Faiza Patel, […]
We Must Isolate Piracy Ringleaders and Financiers
November 2012 While counter-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean have the surface effect in deterring piracy incidents, they do not really work as a permanent solution to the problem. Security experts are correct in asserting that the key to stopping the problem once and for all is to focus on the internal situation on land […]
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