Contributor ReportsTwo journalists freed in Somalia.
Posted by: northsunm32
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Sun Nov 29 00:08:58 -0800 2009 | political-news
There are reports that up to a million was paid in ransom but this has not been confirmed. It is probable that at least some significant ransom was paid or the two would not have been released. Brennan tried to...
ReachChinese ship De Xin Hai still held by Somalia pirates
Posted by: MtTaishan
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Sat Nov 28 00:51:52 -0800 2009 | disasters
A spokesman of Somalia pirates told Reuters that De Xin Hai and 25 crew members aboard are likely to be released next week. The spokesman said that the negotiation with the owner is going on and that they agreed to...
Somali pirates can't be beaten at sea, why we cannot condemn them!
Posted by:
jmsjoin 
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Sun Nov 22 13:16:12 -0800 2009 | disasters
Somali pirates are back in the headlines after a Spanish trawler and its 36 member crew has thrust the issue of Somali piracy back into the spotlight. The vessel was released after a ransom payment exceeding $3m was agreed. Does...
The Idiots that are Somali Pirates
Posted by: Just_Playin_Dumb
Afgooye :: Somalia | updated Sat Nov 21 02:02:09 -0800 2009 | disasters
It’s bad enough that the territory known as Somalia is in turmoil 365 days a year, but now the waters that surround the war savaged country are looming with want-to-be Jack Sparrows that seem intent on revenge. If we could...
Couple with the Greatest Age Difference
Posted by:
picez
Garbahaarrey :: Somalia | updated Thu Nov 05 04:03:11 -0800 2009 | allnews
A 112 year-old Somalian man got married for the sixth time, to a 17-year-old girl. The wedding between Ahmed Muhamed Dore and Safia Abdulleh took place in Guriceel, in the Galguduud region of Somalia. Mr Dore and his teenage bride...
US in Somalia: Wrong Approach?
Posted by: Muthee
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Fri Oct 09 04:23:24 -0700 2009 | political-news
There is no doubting that the recent killing of wanted Kenyan-born terrorist Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan in Somalia by US forces has dealt a blow to the insurgent movement in the war-torn country. Nabhan is said to be an influential...
Ariana still holded captive
Posted by:
Illya
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Tue Nov 03 13:06:54 -0800 2009 | disasters
In spite of numerous support actions and petition to Greek owners and ambassador the fate of Ariana prisoners was not changed to good. Promises and declarations of insolvency was only reply. “3.5 million dollars are beyond of our strength” –...
Ariana crew families are looking for help of Somalia patriarchs
Posted by:
Illya
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Wed Nov 11 12:38:29 -0800 2009 | disasters
The relatives of M/V Ariana crew are making request to you Somalia patriarchs. We kindly ask your help to solve situation on board and affect pirates who captor the vessel. The vessel was captured near Somalia coast 2009-05-02. Our husbands...
Pray for Ariana crew! This is all you can do now. - Petition to ...
Posted by:
Illya
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Thu Nov 19 04:28:55 -0800 2009 | disasters
All Ukrainian seafarers and relatives of M/V Ariana crew who are hold captive by pirates for more than 6 months apply to you with a hope. We ask for a help help Bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox church of the...
112-year old man marries a 17-year old girl
Posted by:
prabirghose
Mogadishu :: Somalia | updated Thu Nov 12 10:00:56 -0800 2009 | humanitarian-news
The 112 years old man waited for the 17 year old girl to grow up before proposing to her – they are from the same village in Somalia. She is his sixth wife and he already has 18 children from...
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