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http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/04/25/somalia.pirates/index.html?npt=NP1
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Somalia Rebels Battle Pirates, Government Troops
Islamist rebels made progress towards a pirate haven in Somalia and battled government troops in Mogadishu. Around ten died in the fight. Members of the al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda linked militia, were advancing towards Harardhere, a pirate stronghold on the Somali coast. Pirates had recently intercepted and captured a ship full of weapons and artillery that was intended for al-Shabaab. Al-Shabaab continues to advance towards Harardhere as the pirates retreat from Harardhere towards a port town called Hobyo, in Somalia, with all their captured ships. Yemen has been identified as a source for weaponry coming into Somalia despite the U.N. embargo on weapons. Yemeni government was attempted to crack down on arms dealing within its territory, but is struggling on dealing with the influx of Somalia refugees.
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Chris, this post was very interesting. I was wondering, though, how you felt this corresponded to what we have learned, and to what exactly? The issue of pirates has been a re-occurring controversy, appearing rather frequently lately. Do you have a personal opinion on the subject, and if so, what is it? To a vast majority, I feel as though pirates are more like fantasy figures rather than real criminals causing real issues in society today. Good post!
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