Everyone is aware that there are still pirates out there, and they can be just as violent as pirates from many years ago. But what you may not know is that most modern day pirates hail from Somalia, a country on the North-east coast of Africa. Somalia was not always like this, this is the product of a large state collapse that left many of it’s citizens left with no choice. It all started with the assassination of the country's second president, Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, who was killed by his very own bodyguard, hired to assassinate him. After his death the army chief General Mohamed Siad Barre took over, even though he was speculated for hiring the paid assassin. Siad Barre forced the herders to move into settlements, therefore changing
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Bands of young and angry adults were led by Boyah and Garaad Mohammed into a large Somali piracy movement. Because of Puntland’s state, it was perfect for the early modern pirates to train and store. Surprisingly, the state was free from islamist groups, or organized gangs, leaving the pirates to their own devices. Although there are many legends of pirates, Somalia’s history on early pirates has not been clearly outlined yet, due to the fact that many of the pirate attacks, present and early, are not reported by the ship owners. The modern day pirates have already been inspirations for myths, just like their early predecessors.
Most of the pirates are in their mid-twenties, but in terrible health. Many of them have rotten teeth, and bloodshot eyes. The men usually are small, nothing compared to the Somali militiaman. They come from all kinds of jobs, from a truck driver to a simple fisherman, and all of them hail from poor towns and families.Many come to piracy because the government won't function correctly. Despite their unhealthy physique, the pirates can make $50,000 dollars in just two piracy operations, but most blow all of it off on cars and other luxuries. Some of these pirates will try to treat their hostages with respect, but if they are not given ransom they will end up killing all hostages on the vessel. This is the main reason why most people view pirates as ruthless and money hungry
Bands of young and angry adults were led by Boyah and Garaad Mohammed into a large Somali piracy movement. Because of Puntland’s state, it was perfect for the early modern pirates to train and store. Surprisingly, the state was free from islamist groups, or organized gangs, leaving the pirates to their own devices. Although there are many legends of pirates, Somalia’s history on early pirates has not been clearly outlined yet, due to the fact that many of the pirate attacks, present and early, are not reported by the ship owners. The modern day pirates have already been inspirations for myths, just like their early predecessors.
Most of the pirates are in their mid-twenties, but in terrible health. Many of them have rotten teeth, and bloodshot eyes. The men usually are small, nothing compared to the Somali militiaman. They come from all kinds of jobs, from a truck driver to a simple fisherman, and all of them hail from poor towns and families.Many come to piracy because the government won't function correctly. Despite their unhealthy physique, the pirates can make $50,000 dollars in just two piracy operations, but most blow all of it off on cars and other luxuries. Some of these pirates will try to treat their hostages with respect, but if they are not given ransom they will end up killing all hostages on the vessel. This is the main reason why most people view pirates as ruthless and money hungry