Tag Archives: Somalia

Private patrol boats to tackle Somali pirates

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

30 May 2012 Last updated at 04:06 ET Private patrol boats to tackle Somali pirates By Martin Plaut BBC World Service Africa editor Off the pirate-infested waters of Somalia, a new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees May 27 2012 at 03:27pm By IVOR POWELL A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trend Lines: Politics Dictates Use of U.S. Contractors to Train African Forces

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Trend Lines: Politics Dictates Use of U.S. Contractors to Train African Forces By Catherine Cheney, on 16 May 2012, Trend Lines The United States is training a growing force of African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission By Craig Whitlock, Published: May 13 KAKOLA, Uganda — The heart of the Obama administration’s strategy for fighting al-Qaeda militants in Somalia can be found… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As EU Proposes to Shoot 2 Km Into Somalia, No Comment on Halliday Finch

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

InnerCityPress April 28, 2012 Saturday 10:34 PM EST As EU Proposes to Shoot 2 Km Into Somalia, No Comment on Halliday Finch InnerCity Press By Matthew Russell LeUNITED NATIONS, April 27… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Using Guards to Hunt Pirates: Germany May Loosen Shipping Laws

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

04/13/2012 Using Guards to Hunt Pirates Germany May Loosen Shipping Laws By Simone Utler AFP Using private security firms to protect ships from Somali pirates has long been a legal gray… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2012 – 2:47:55 AM Somalia Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast 30 Mar 30, 2012 – 1:39:49 AM MOGADISH, Somalia Mar 29 (Garowe Online)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas by John Hackwood London, Abu Dhabi, Karachi, Bin Qasim, Dahej, Suez, Malta, Port Said, Suez, Goa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops 11:52am UK, Saturday March 17, 2012 Sam Kiley, defence and security editor A boom in recruitment by security firms guarding ships against Somali pirates has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Somalis want SA-linked mercenary group out

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Feb 29 2012 9:02AM Somalis want SA-linked mercenary group out Mel Frykberg Hundreds of former South African reconnaissance soldiers (“reccies”) continue to serve as soldiers of fortune in a number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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