the importance of providing operational support to Somali security forces loyal to the transitional government, and I agree that building the security sector is important and the U...
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the pirates do not live in the water; they live on the land.
But in order to truly understand and address the piracy problem we need to know what's behind it.
In terms of the piracy off Somalia's coast, you said previously that naval operations might help, but they cannot possibly stop this piracy ...
This hearing has been convened at a moment when Somalia is undergoing yet another dramatic political crisis.
We remain vigilant for any abusive behavior by the ENDF, particularly with regard to the upcoming general elections in 2010.
despite a bungled election in Zimbabwe, the two major political parties were able to come to an initial agreement.
Now, this heightened level of attention to the Horn of Africa is long overdue.
I want to thank the panel very much. I particularly want to thank my colleagues for their diligence on this and other issues relating to Afr...