MedeshiRussia scraps naval ships to attack pirates in Somalia
Misunderstood modern Russia spreads wings in Africa
2008-09- As the French and USA naval forces are overwhelmed by dramatic rise of pirates , Russia seeks to change coarse of events for the better in "Somalia"'s north-east coast.
Russian navy has reportedly become the latest to join western efforts to curb ship piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden off "Somalia"'s north-eastern coastline formerly known as Majertenia and now gaining the moniker "Pirate (Puntland) State of Somalia".
Current "Somalia" is recognised as being led by a parachute criminal government christened abroad in Kenya's Emghathi by the name
of "Transitional Federal Government". After adopting suspect constitution without consultancy with mainstream Somali traditionalists, there now lingers a soured and sad taste in the mouths of its sponsors mainly the west.
This combination of unpopular west and unwanted criminals behind atrocities in the former Somali Democratic Republic such as the "Butcher of Hargeisa" had disastrous consequences. As no "Somalia" could be complete without inclusion of all parties, installing such criminals only strengthened the will of Somaliland people to disassociate themselves from the "Somalia" which they unilaterally joined in 1960 having enjoyed independence from Britain albeit few days. Somaliland declared unilateral independence after the fall of Said Barren's military regime in 1991.
Now faced with an illegitimate imposed parachutist government, led by a pirate president. Russia would be advised to be cautious in working with such a criminal enterprise, but act independently. "Somalia" ceased to exist in 1991, and no party has obligations to the "international community" to work with current "Transitional Federal Government". The USA, EU countries, and Ethiopia all act according to their interests without any fear of such "Transitional Federal Government".
Threats and Opportunities
Such an opportunity might impose new threats to Russian navy as they venture further into the sea creating further vulnerabilities. Unlike France and USA who currently are based at Djibouti, Russian navy would require a base similar to western controlled bases in Djibouti. They might be pleased to know Berbera now in stable Somaliland was once built to be the pride of Russia's presence in the Red Sea region still stands with complements to the resourcefulness of Somaliland people and government.
Berbera port city enjoyed thriving investments from competing businesses for export and import trade. As so often happens, such buoyant trade in Africa without a recognised government was viewed with suspicions and consequently a tirade of indirect blockades from dishonourable western backed Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia began to swallow trade, further alienating such a small poor country to compound problems to its five million population.
Russian naval capacity to swiftly act against piracy in lawless regions such as "Pirate (Puntland) State of Somalia" would serve better security than current Franco-Yankee cabal as Somaliland is strategically suited better than Djibouti. However, such bold decision require bald politicians (not literally) just as shown in settling Georgia's gangster aggressions against South Ossetia and Abkhazia. In a regional hub such as the Red Sea port of Berbera, communication facilities which once was enjoyed by Russia could also be re-established to effectively counter pirates and guide ships to safety.
Russia to bring new hopeHaving abandoned Berbera in the late 70s due to the barbaric former Somali Democratic Republic. Russia's reputation will be restored in Somaliland as brave as ever. An arrival on the back of saving South Ossetia from the onslaught of a predatory Georgian government will indeed raise the hopes of many in a country who still suffers astonishing isolation despite single-handedly recovering from one of Africa's biggest organised genocides.
In May 1988, as the ensuing forces of Somaliland National Movement gained momentum. Battles were exported from the countryside and into the cities, enraging past "Somalia" government as it failed to win its people. As a response, the "Butcher of Hargeisa" known as Morgan became the first well documented General to become famous in the murders of civilians rather than battle. He and other callous senior Somalia officials trained by America, ordered major cities to be cleansed of its residents as they considered "hostile". When survivors returned to their cities, they found nothing standing except trees. Such General is now employed as a consultant by Ethiopia and USA in their efforts to install the pirate and parachutist "Transitional Federal Government" in Mogadishu against popular opinions.
Nevertheless, new realities will dawn upon the west who sadly pursued the racist policies advised to them by certain individuals such as the historical figure Dr John Kirk who once claimed all Somalis to be unworthy of "smallest consideration" and a "wild race". As a result, western countries led by EU often prescribed an avalanche of solutions unknown and indifferent to Somalis. The will and the desire of Somaliland people needs to be recognised, just as the Somalia people still seek solutions to their own problems without an imposed government.
Misunderstood modern Russia spreads wings in Africa
2008-09- As the French and USA naval forces are overwhelmed by dramatic rise of pirates , Russia seeks to change coarse of events for the better in "Somalia"'s north-east coast.
Russian navy has reportedly become the latest to join western efforts to curb ship piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden off "Somalia"'s north-eastern coastline formerly known as Majertenia and now gaining the moniker "Pirate (Puntland) State of Somalia".
Current "Somalia" is recognised as being led by a parachute criminal government christened abroad in Kenya's Emghathi by the name
of "Transitional Federal Government". After adopting suspect constitution without consultancy with mainstream Somali traditionalists, there now lingers a soured and sad taste in the mouths of its sponsors mainly the west.
This combination of unpopular west and unwanted criminals behind atrocities in the former Somali Democratic Republic such as the "Butcher of Hargeisa" had disastrous consequences. As no "Somalia" could be complete without inclusion of all parties, installing such criminals only strengthened the will of Somaliland people to disassociate themselves from the "Somalia" which they unilaterally joined in 1960 having enjoyed independence from Britain albeit few days. Somaliland declared unilateral independence after the fall of Said Barren's military regime in 1991.
Now faced with an illegitimate imposed parachutist government, led by a pirate president. Russia would be advised to be cautious in working with such a criminal enterprise, but act independently. "Somalia" ceased to exist in 1991, and no party has obligations to the "international community" to work with current "Transitional Federal Government". The USA, EU countries, and Ethiopia all act according to their interests without any fear of such "Transitional Federal Government".
Threats and Opportunities
Such an opportunity might impose new threats to Russian navy as they venture further into the sea creating further vulnerabilities. Unlike France and USA who currently are based at Djibouti, Russian navy would require a base similar to western controlled bases in Djibouti. They might be pleased to know Berbera now in stable Somaliland was once built to be the pride of Russia's presence in the Red Sea region still stands with complements to the resourcefulness of Somaliland people and government.
Berbera port city enjoyed thriving investments from competing businesses for export and import trade. As so often happens, such buoyant trade in Africa without a recognised government was viewed with suspicions and consequently a tirade of indirect blockades from dishonourable western backed Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia began to swallow trade, further alienating such a small poor country to compound problems to its five million population.
Russian naval capacity to swiftly act against piracy in lawless regions such as "Pirate (Puntland) State of Somalia" would serve better security than current Franco-Yankee cabal as Somaliland is strategically suited better than Djibouti. However, such bold decision require bald politicians (not literally) just as shown in settling Georgia's gangster aggressions against South Ossetia and Abkhazia. In a regional hub such as the Red Sea port of Berbera, communication facilities which once was enjoyed by Russia could also be re-established to effectively counter pirates and guide ships to safety.
Russia to bring new hopeHaving abandoned Berbera in the late 70s due to the barbaric former Somali Democratic Republic. Russia's reputation will be restored in Somaliland as brave as ever. An arrival on the back of saving South Ossetia from the onslaught of a predatory Georgian government will indeed raise the hopes of many in a country who still suffers astonishing isolation despite single-handedly recovering from one of Africa's biggest organised genocides.
In May 1988, as the ensuing forces of Somaliland National Movement gained momentum. Battles were exported from the countryside and into the cities, enraging past "Somalia" government as it failed to win its people. As a response, the "Butcher of Hargeisa" known as Morgan became the first well documented General to become famous in the murders of civilians rather than battle. He and other callous senior Somalia officials trained by America, ordered major cities to be cleansed of its residents as they considered "hostile". When survivors returned to their cities, they found nothing standing except trees. Such General is now employed as a consultant by Ethiopia and USA in their efforts to install the pirate and parachutist "Transitional Federal Government" in Mogadishu against popular opinions.
Nevertheless, new realities will dawn upon the west who sadly pursued the racist policies advised to them by certain individuals such as the historical figure Dr John Kirk who once claimed all Somalis to be unworthy of "smallest consideration" and a "wild race". As a result, western countries led by EU often prescribed an avalanche of solutions unknown and indifferent to Somalis. The will and the desire of Somaliland people needs to be recognised, just as the Somalia people still seek solutions to their own problems without an imposed government.
By SHuun Isaaq
PRI-inside
