Category Archives: Somalia

Anger in Somalia as sons secretly sent to serve in Eritrea military force

Posted on February 7, 2021 by David Isenberg

Anger in Somalia as sons secretly sent to serve in Eritrea military force January 28, 20216:16 AMUpdated 9 days ago By Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Ali Jamac Dhoodi thought his… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Al-Shabaab Kills Private Military Contractor in Roadside Explosion

Posted on January 21, 2021 by David Isenberg

Foreign Correspondent Margot Kiser Letters to Annie from Kaftanistan January 18, 2021 Al-Shabaab Kills Private Military Contractor in Roadside Explosion   An article by Margot Kiser (photo: New York Times) Al… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Accused Of Pulling Troops From Somalia To Make Way For Private Mercenaries

Posted on December 6, 2020 by David Isenberg

December 5, 2020 Donald Trump Accused Of Pulling Troops From Somalia To Make Way For Private Mercenaries U.S. President Donald Trump holds a joint news conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CIA Contractor Dies in Secret U.S. War in Somalia

Posted on November 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

Donate 38 Security forces gather in the remains of destroyed houses after a suicide bomb attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Nov. 17, 2020. Photo: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP CIA Contractor Dies in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senior CIA Officer Killed During Combat in Somalia

Posted on November 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

Senior CIA Officer Killed During Combat in Somalia by John Black 8 hours ago An Army Specialist provides security for a 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron plane during unloading operations at an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military and Security Companies and the Political Marketplace in Mogadishu

Posted on August 31, 2020 by David Isenberg

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Private Military and Security Companies in Somalia

Posted on August 31, 2020 by David Isenberg

Nisar Majid Jethro Norman August 27th, 2020 Private Military and Security Companies in Somalia 0 comments | 1 shares Estimated reading time: 7 minutes 1 Shares Source: Jethro Norman. Bancroft, GardaWorld,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private U.S. Contractors Part of the ‘Kill Chain’ in East Africa Anti-Terrorist Operations

Posted on August 17, 2020 by David Isenberg

Private U.S. Contractors Part of the ‘Kill Chain’ in East Africa Anti-Terrorist Operations A U.S. surveillance plane that supports airstrikes in Somalia. Credit: Lee Barton by Kira Zalan and Emmanuel Freudenthal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Situational Analysis of Opportunity-Reducing Prevention Measures Against Contemporary Somali Maritime Piracy on Ships in the High Risk Area: Technoprevention or Armed Guardianship?

Posted on August 4, 2020 by David Isenberg

A Situational Analysis of Opportunity-Reducing Prevention Measures Against Contemporary Somali Maritime Piracy on Ships in the High Risk Area: Technoprevention or Armed Guardianship? You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Turkey, Qatar recruit thousands of Somali mercenaries to fight in Libya:

Posted on July 27, 2020 by David Isenberg

Turkey, Qatar recruit thousands of Somali mercenaries to fight in Libya: Report Fighters from an armed group loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) prepare ammunition in Libya, April 8,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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