Pirate roundup

Countries have pledged $213m to combat pirates and boost security in pirates. And boost stability. Er, that's a long term plan, right? More than $200 pledged to beat Somali pirates, CNN.

Kenya taking lead in prosecuting pirates. Maybe we need to extradite Mr. Muse to Nairobi. The West turns to Kenya as piracy criminal court, NYT.

Taking advantage of the instability around the piracy situation, "Terrorist" Sheik Hassan Dahir Aweys has arrived in the Mog as opposition leader to revive anti-government Islamic forces. File this one under "ominous developments". Leading opposition figure returns to Somalia, Christian Science Monitor.

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