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New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates

New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
01/05
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A guard looks over captured Somali men, who are possible pirates, on the beach in a graduation training exercise.
New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
02/05
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Somali Marines during their passing out parade. The creation of a Somali Marine Force, are to form together with the already established Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF).
New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
03/05
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Somali Marines during their passing out parade. The creation of a Somali Marine Force, are to form together with the already established Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF).
New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
04/05
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Families watch Somali Marines during their passing out parade. The creation of a Somali Marine Force, are to form together with the already established Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF).
New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
05/05
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Somali Marines during their passing out parade. The creation of a Somali Marine Force, are to form together with the already established Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF).
  • New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
  • New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
  • New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
  • New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates
  • New Somali Marines graduate to combat Pirates

The Somali government announced its newest addition to its military force, a four hundred strong Marine force to tackle the conflicts of insurgences and pirates along the coast. The coast of Mogadishu.

The Somali government announced its newest addition to its military force, a four hundred strong Marines to tackle the conflicts of insurgences and pirates along the coast. The coast of Mogadishu is rampant with piracy capturing boats along the Horn of Africa. More so the Islamist forces utilise the waters as a easier access into the government control area of Mogadishu.
A parade took place amongst the ruins of the old hotel Aruba as a show that peace and reconstruction would return to the old city as the country would be stabilised.

A martial arts demonstration took place and also a piracy capture re-enactment to show the parliamentary the show of military strength.

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andyheath

incredible!

adidjimenez

All the pictures are great, specially for teh context: the buildings, teh people, the graduates, excelente work

ramon_serra

yes, i like it

koljko

great images

DaniloDamnPeternek

short and pointing very nice

godo_chillida

Very interesting work.
First one is brilliant

Godo Chillida

TimSaunders

Agreed. A fantastic feature. You captured the colours of the environment brilliantly.

I would love to see more!

Wais

A spectacular feature, thank you very much. I can't help but notice how beautiful Mogadishu is even though the buildings suggest an ugly history. Also, can't wait to see more of your stories.