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The Somalis resorted to piracy in the 90's because foreign fishing trawlers were invading their territorial waters and essentially stealing their fish, and their livelihood. The local fishermen defended themselves by capturing these ships and holding them for ransom. They did not have a navy or even a fully functional government at the time. The UN and every other organization did nothing to help them either. Eventually this escalated into what we are seeing today, with the capture of massive cargo vessels.
Just a little background on the overall story.
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Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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