Somalia
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- Pirates of Somalia a Product of Despair and NeglectThe recent rescue of two hostages once again, raises the specter of lawlessness in this troubled Horn of Africa nation.
- Q-Ships, UAVs and Pirates Oh My!Just some ideas other than the ones that are currently being used (unsuccessfully) to solve the issue of Piracy in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean that is coming from Somalia.
- Kenyan Military, Somali Militia Swap Online Insults as War DeepensKenya and Al-Shabaab taunted one another via Twitter while each side claimed gains in the ground war in southern Somalia.
- Bombing in Somalia Draws International CondemnationThe murder of 70 Somalians on Tuesday was an attempt by al-Shabab to terrorize civilians in Mogadishu.
- Famine in Somalia. Is the Wolf at the Door in Afghanistan?Is Afghanistan next to be attacked by famine?
Interview: Kate O’Malley of Irish Americans in Support of SomaliaKate O'Malley noticed the lack of media attention toward the East Africa famine and formed Irish Americans in Support of Somalia
The Horn of Africa: Suffering and Starvation that Must Be StoppedAn article of the conditions in the Horn of Africa and how food speculation is a major cause.
Somalia Famine and Drought; Food Being StolenMany refugees fled from their neighbor countries due to famine and drought
Could Yemen Be the Next Somalia?When health interventions can be applied, they are enormously successful. Take for instance the miracle food plumpy'nut, which needs to be in full supply in Yemen to treat child malnutrition.- 12 Million in Somalia Need Aid During FamineWith 12 million people requiring food, water and assistance during a historic famine in the horn of Africa, the United States is sending $100 million in aid. How can you help?
- No Easy Answers for SomaliaI realized there are many conflicting perspectives about Africa, its people, and the famine.
Lack of Western Action Toward Islamist Atrocities in Somalia HorrifyingAccording to the George W. Bush administration, it was acceptable to topple Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq on the basis of "freedom" (only after WMD arguments petered out, of course)...why not use that logic to take on the truly villainous today?- Severe Drought Conditions, Famine Endanger SomaliaSomalia is in desperate need of aid. Voice of America reports the country is in the middle of a severe drought that has led to a lack of food and clean water. The famine is only expected to get worse.
Famine, Among the MassesThe plight of Somalia today
A Treasure for Somali Children: School MealsIn a nation of high food insecurity, these school meals are a precious treasure.- Somalia Pirates Kill Four American HostagesThis is sad. Somalia pirates killed their American hostages.The United States military said that a hijacked yacht with four American hostages aboard was boarded by special forces.
- Somalia: I Came, I Saw and Wondered!this is a human interest story and it talks about a visit to Somalia. A country that many think is a no go zone. Characterized with child soldiers, poverty, fear and suffering.
- Analysts Say AU Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia FlawedThe African Union is expanding its presence in Somalia in the wake of the Kampala, Uganda, bombings. Somalia-watchers are skeptical that repeating past mistakes will yield new results.
- Terrorists Arrested at JFK International Airport; Heading for SomaliaTwo Terrorists were arrested at JFK National Airport while they attempting to go to Somalia but they had been under investigation.
- Somalia: Pirates Take Two More ShipsSomali pirates have taken two more ships in recent days, seizing a Greek cargo ship and a Yemeni fishing vessel.
- Pirates of Somalia: Money, Hijackings & the SeaThe hijackings in Somalia continue as the International community try and defeat piracy
U.N. Security Council Resolutions Passed in '08 Didn't Slow Down Somalia PiratesBefore the Somali pirates story became a headliner, the U.N. passed four resolutions to amend the problem in 2008. With failure of those and a recent Navy mission, President Obama has to rely on the CIA now where things don't move fast...
Somali Pirates: Behind the Scenes of PiracyAn inside look at the motive behind piracy off the coast of Somalia. Uncover the truth and dispel the propaganda that's been littering the headlines across America.- Donald Payne Escapes from Somalia with His LifeNew Jersey Democrat Congressman Donald Payne departed from Mogadishu, Somalia, after a fact-finding trip to the area when his plane was fired upon by Islamist rebel mortars. Donald Payne was unharmed.
Somalia Piracy: It's the Pollution Not the MoneySomalia is in dire straights and no one is paying attention to the problem so they get it the only way they can, piracy.- Gunmen Kill Journalist, Said Tahlil Ahmed, in Mogadishu, SomaliaIn many parts of the world it is very dangerous to be a journalist.
- Somalia: Our Collective FailureThis essay explores the tragic events of Somalian history: from ancient times, through the colonial era and World Wars, up to present-day. Its aim is to draw greater attention to the continued plight of the Somali people.
- Is There Any Defense Against Somali Pirates?Somali pirates are not interested in the material cargo of a ship, just the human cargo, whom they now ransom with impunity
- What Should the UN do for Somalia?With the emergence and domination of Alshabaab what is the UN going to do next for Somalia?
- Piracy Off the Coast of SomaliaThe hijacking of the Saudi supertanker Sirius Star 830 kilometers southeast of Mombasa, Kenya, on Sunday, November 16, not only raised the price of oil, but also caused alarm.
- Piracy - An Ancient Crime Goes ModernPiracy is a crime as old as the trade industry itself. Where does modern piracy occur, and what is being done to stop it?
- Pirates of Somalia II, the Pirates SpeakSugale Ali Omar, spokesperson for the pirates of Somalia, speaks out with a new definition of water tax, and the intent of the pirates aboard. Read the latest updates.
From Independence to AnarchySomalia's history is one of conquest and anarchy. First under the rule of their neighbors to the west, the Ethiopians, Somalia has only rarely in it's history been united.- U.S. Targets Somali Terrorist LeaderThe U.S. conducted a military strike targeting a key Islamist leader in Somalia.
- A Look at How the United States Benefits from an Alliance with the Ethiopian GovernmentIn war, Ethiopia fights dirty; so does just about every country other than the United States. As the world's most watched and powerful nation, the United States of America sometimes has to get other countries to do their dirty work for them.
Somalia: Aid Worker Killed by Stray BulletA well-known aid worker and activist was hit by a bullet in crossfire on Friday.- PINR Analyzes Conflict in Somali RegionsThe Power and Interest Report has published a new paper on the growing conflict between Somaliland and Puntland within Somalia.
- Pirates, Smugglers Strike of the Coast of SomaliaPiracy in the Gulf of Aden is adding to the misery of the Somali people.
- Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Losing PowerThe Power and Interest Report has published a new paper analyzing Somali President Yusuf's declining power.
- PINR: Somalia's Political Vacuum Expected to ContinueThe Power and Interest News Report has published a new report on the widening political vacuum in Somalia.
