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2013-11-09 Africa Horn

Puntland forces repel Bossaso prison attack, 'no escapees'

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Posted by Steve White 2013-11-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#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|| 2013-11-09 01:59|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2013-11-09 02:04|| Front Page Top

#3 Not to mention having to comply with all the international laws...

Posted by Pappy 2013-11-09 15:23|| 2013-11-09 15:23|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2013-11-09 22:22|| Front Page Top

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