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The claim of Maritime Insecurity in Somalia

After the collapse of the central government in Somalia, maritime insecurity arose with the outbreak of piracy. In this article, the author does not aim to discuss the underlying causes of piracy in Somalia; instead, the argument presented is that the current maritime insecurity may compel the international community to create a new mission against piracy and related crimes or extend the mandate of the existing mission in Somalia. Following the government's devastation, a surge of organized crime occurred in Somali waters, prompting the world to take action against these offenses. While various perspectives exist regarding the motivations behind these criminal groups, this discussion will focus on the necessity of extending the mandates of ongoing missions in the Somali sea, such as Operation Atalanta, or establishing new missions to prevent such crimes.

The international community, particularly the European Union, has received support from the UN, which deployed troops to Somali waters with the mandate to combat organized crime at sea, including piracy and robbery. However, the mandate of this mission has expired, and no significant steps have been taken to build a Somali navy. Although the risk of piracy has diminished, with no successful ship hijackings reported in recent years, the training of the Somali navy remains limited, and they currently lack any warships or essential operational equipment. It is evident that Somalia must prioritize the rebuilding of its navy, as it possesses the longest coastline in Africa that requires protection.

In summary, international operations in the Somali waters appear to be a project in need of further development. Additionally, environmental issues persist, with waste dumping and barrels filled with unknown substances frequently found on the beaches. Illegal fishing is also common in these waters. Thus, the only viable solution for Somalia to address these serious challenges is to establish a navy and a coast guard to safeguard the integrity of its territorial waters.

By Hassan Abdullahi Mao


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