11/21/2013
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"Would engaging with Puntland without the consent of the TFG or Somaliland send a negative signal?"
"I believe the U.S. Government only recognizes the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia."
"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?"