U.N. calls on countries to take Somali refugees
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations refugee agency called on states on Tuesday to give shelter to people fleeing Somalia even if they do not meet formal refugee criteria.
Call for private forces to fight pirates
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 10 (UPI) — As Somali pirates extend their operation deeper into the Indian Ocean, Western private security firms are seeking to re-establish the centuries-old system of “letters of marque and reprisal” that allows privateers to pursue maritime marauders.
Ban seeks chance for Somali govt stability
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said yesterday that international support for the current Somalia government was the only chance to stabilise the chaotic country.
Itchy Sticky Trigger Fingers
May 27, 2010: The shipping industry is calling for a blockade of the Somali coast, to deal with the piracy problem. For over a year, the UN has been under pressure to authorize a naval blockade of Somalia. That has not happened.
UN calls on countries to take Somali refugees
Source: Reuters * UN refugee agency changes Somalia guidelines * Unsafe to return people even if don’t qualify for asylum GENEVA, May 11 (Reuters) – The United Nations refugee agency called on states on …
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Somali pirates ransom vessel
Somali pirates have released the Bermudan-flagged MV Talca that was seized on March 23 while en route to Iran from Egypt , leaving at least 19 vessels and more than 350 crew members still captive.
Pirate Paradise Persists
May 4, 2010: Although Puntland is the home of the largest pirate bases, the elected government of Puntland continues to deny that it is in any way condoning piracy.
Afghanistan: What should the focus be?
UK ministers have stressed their commitment to redevelopment during talks. What should be the focus?
