Tag: puntland

  • Death highlights clash with Somali trainees

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    A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark focus the problems facing an SA-linked security outfit engaged in a controversial anti-piracy mission in […]

  • Strike on Pirate Base

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    Witnesses confirm bombardment of suspected Somali pirate base. According to the witnesses, aircraft struck a north-eastern coastal village some 220 kilometres east of Bossaso, the main port in Puntland. War planes […]

  • Local Campaign

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    The security forces of Somalia’s semi-autonomous state, Puntland launched an offensive against local pirates gangs over the weekend. The operation saw 15 pirates arrested – they were taken to a […]

  • Ministerial Meeting

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    UK Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham met the President of the Puntland State of Somalia on 17 October. This is the President’s first visit to the UK in an official […]

  • Pirate Fight

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    Government forces from Somalia’s Puntland region have captured at least 20 pirates in a military operation reportedly led by Security Minister Gen. Khalif Issa Mudan. “Our forces captured 10 pirates […]

  • Trawler Rescue

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    The Government of Puntland State of Somalia has rescued 14 Myanmar  fishermen held as hostages by Somali pirates. During a press conference in the Puntland capital of Garowe, the Government […]

  • Livestock Grab

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    According to local sources a maritime security alert has been issued after Somali pirates hijacked an animal carrier off the coast of Puntland. The vessel was sailing from Bossasso towards the United Arab […]

  • Pirate Exodus

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    Traditional elders in areas along the coastal strips of Somalia’s Bari region are worried of increasing presence of pirates in the areas. The elders say large numbers pirates are now […]

  • Propaganda Slammed

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    The Government of Puntland State of Somalia has categorically rejected press reports that it claims are “propaganda”. The FT report, entitled “Britons held as ransom drop goes wrong,” insinuated that […]

  • Don’t Try Again

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    Pirate have warned that any further forced attempts to free the Danish family now being held in captivity on land will result in their execution. The warning follows a botched rescue attempt […]

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