05/06/2009
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"How are we mitigating potential issues associated with links to warlords and individuals linked to al Qaeda, al-Shabaab, or both?"
"Incidents of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea are reportedly on the rise--I suspect inspired by the reports of riches from ransom payments made to Somali pirates."
"Would this encompass training/equipping security forces in Puntland and Somaliland?"
"Would engaging with Puntland without the consent of the TFG or Somaliland send a negative signal?"