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| Puntland forces repel Bossaso prison attack, 'no escapees' | ||
| 2013-11-09 | ||
BOSSASO, Somalia -- Sources in Puntland’s port city of Bossaso in northern Somalia say that an overnight attack on Bossaso Prison resulted in casualties, but confirmed that “no inmates escaped” during the bold attack, Garowe Online reports.
The officials confirmed that at least that three Puntland prison officers were wounded during the overnight attack. “We repelled the attack, inflicted casualties on the attackers who fled away, and Puntland security forces rushed to help us,” said the officer during a telephone interview. He confirmed that at least one of the dead attackers’ body was left behind and “would be properly identified in the morning”
Bossaso residents who spoke with Garowe Online reported witnessing “more security forces on the streets” as government forces searched for the attackers. No group has claimed responsibility for the nighttime attack on Bossaso Prison, whereby dangerous criminals, including convicted terrorists, killers and pirates are serving long prison sentences. Al Shabaab militants have previously attack Bossaso’s southern checkpoint, but this is the first bold attack on the city’s main prison facility, which is well-guarded by Puntland security forces. This is a developing story, as the attack occurred only two hours ago from the time of publishing this report and it is still nighttime. A public statement is expected from Puntland officials Saturday morning. | ||
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #4 Based on this article perhaps one is better off just Dealing! with oh, I don't know, say terrorists and pirates launching a prison break than "dealing" with international law. |
| Posted by: Secret Master 2013-11-09 22:22 |
| #3 Not to mention having to comply with all the international laws... |
| Posted by: Pappy 2013-11-09 15:23 |
| #2 Declarations of "nation status" and sovereignty used to be the key for American foreign aid. Things are a bit tight in the States at the moment. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2013-11-09 02:04 |
| #1 From Wikipedia: "Unlike the secessionist region of Somaliland to its west, Puntland is not trying to obtain international recognition as a separate nation." Puntland is an interesting place. It seems like they've decided that it's not worth the hassle to declare yourself an independent country when you can simply *be* one de-facto, and put all of the structures in place. Smart. |
| Posted by: Secret Master 2013-11-09 01:59 |