Dhimmisota: The Somali Piracy Connection
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April 22, 2009
Posted by John at 7:52 AM
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One might think that a Somali pirate, captured in the Indian Ocean and brought to the United States to stand trial, would be without friends, allies and financial supporters in this country. But no: it turns out that a veritable Pirates' Aid Society exists, right here in Minnesota.
We've written about the connections between the Somali community here in the Twin Cities (the nation's largest) and Somali terrorists. Similarly, local activists evidently have ties to the "pirate community" in Somalia.
One might think that a Somali pirate, captured in the Indian Ocean and brought to the United States to stand trial, would be without friends, allies and financial supporters in this country. But no: it turns out that a veritable Pirates' Aid Society exists, right here in Minnesota.
We've written about the connections between the Somali community here in the Twin Cities (the nation's largest) and Somali terrorists. Similarly, local activists evidently have ties to the "pirate community" in Somalia.
Today's Minneapolis Star Tribune reports:
posted by jillosophy at 4/22/2009 01:32:00 PM
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