Pirates exist and thrive in our modern times and Somalia provides the perfect haven. Read more about the fragile state that Somalia is in, and the pirates that make a hansom living here.
-Luke V.
Monday, 29 September 2008
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3 comments:
Luke,
Is Somalia a "nation" or state? Also, in a comparative government context, how does an outside party work with Somalia or perhaps with whom do they work?
Mr. Branson
I was using "nation" in the context of, "a community of people composed of one or more nationalities and possessing a more or less defined territory and government" (merriam- webster)
Ethiopia has to some degree worked with the transitional government of Somalia, mainly in sending troops to fight off the Union Islamic Courts (for the security of Ethiopia). The US intervened militarily in 1992 but left soon after in 1994. There is evidence that they now support various warlords also for the purpose of fighting off the UIC. Depending on the countries interests they can pick and choose who in Somalia they wish to work with.
-Luke
The French turn over captured pirates to Somali government. Good by hands? (video)
The Somalian punishment for piracy, under sharia, is the removal of heads, arms, or other appendages. I guess these pirates careers are coming to an end. I have no sympathy for them.
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