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Ending Somalian Piracy

Reconstructing the Somalian fishing economy to dissolve piracy of the coast of Somalia. I grew up seeing this issue appear on news outlets frequently. I have just now educated myself on the topic and have found the roots of piracy. Pirates are not born with this occupation, it is actually derived from the harassment at see these former fishermen faced. I believe to end piracy, we must repair and reimburse the wronged. It is not the direct solution but it is a process and step in the right direction. I want to propose a solution to ease my mind that my thoughts were shared along with two existing views

Off the coast of Somalia was a rich body of water that gave locals their income. In 1991, Somalia endured the civil war that marked the decline of Somali fisheries, because of this, “distant countries started to overexploit” (Diaz 4) Somalia’s most abundant resource. Corporations begun to illegally enter their waters and take advantage of the whole situation. Countries respond to the large demands of fish by poaching Somalia’s seas committing “fishing piracy”, which accounts to 450 million U.S. Dollars from their revenue as well. Somalians even report threats including local’s fishing nets/boats being sabotaged, abuse and harassment of Somalians, which has been going on for two decades.Their answer to oppression is to naturally, “protect their fishing turf” (Diaz 5).

Since Somalia's roads are uncharted and less convenient, the sea has been the most important mode of transport. This is crucial for refugees and their survival with shipments coming in regularly full of supplies and food. Piracy has since delayed this making it a treat to not only them but to ships in transit caring 6% of the world’s oil on this traffic heavy shipping route. Tourism has also taken a toll from piracy and has cause disinterest to the region losing millions of dollars of income. Somalia has most definitely influenced many others in piracy, in what is now, “become breeding grounds for terrorist groups” (Silva 4). It is in a state of anarchy. Our first view insists the enforcement of maritime law. This view believes this rise in piracy started in Somalia and counter measures must be taken. They believe countries, “should seize prosecute pirates” (Totten, Bernal 2). This would give countries the right to hold tribunals for pirates and encourages protection of assets/shipments. Piracy has no justification and is damaging the world economy. Totten proposed the AU send in ground troops, it could “Influence to ameliorate the Somali piracy” (Totten, Bernal 2). This view is obviously very radical and solves nothing but add to the ongoing violence.

The second viewpoint offers compensation to Somalians for fishing piracy that has yet to be discussed. Most countries and people do not address this problem. Leticia Diaz and Barry Dubner stated, “Pirates are not criminals by law” (3). Even if we demanded this, we could not legally try Somalian pirates, and would have to release them. Pirates are not the criminals in this situation, we should understand this and hold nations accountable for their own selfish economic gains. We never look at the less fortunate pirate’s life and what it consists of. People only read the head covers of news outlets “and only condemns the Somalis” (Samatar 13). Maritime piracy is characterized as, "acts of violence carried out for personal gain" (Lucas 4). I believe piracy is mostly for personal gains, but you have to remember this was a forced occupation, simply a reaction to a lifestyle change. This definition of piracy is mentioned heavily in UNCLOS. Off the shore of Somalia lies the nest of piracy in the world. Arguably the source of the spread of piracy. What actions do you think the United Nations (U.N.) should take on this issue?

My question today is, “Does wrong equal wrong?” Leticia Diaz and Barry Dubner asked also. I think neither side is right. In all honesty, I believe my view to be neutral and unbiased. I would love to see us rebuild and re-establishing a government with the Somali people would to “prevent further growth to the local pirates” (Samatar 14). This would ease tensions and harassment on both sides. To make amends we must forgive and forget. Hopefully these views would encourage compensation and people to help, “local people rebuild their fishing economy.” (Samatar15). After this then we can see the end, phasing piracy out. To bring back an old lifestyle would be solution. Yes piracy was terrible but we need to fix this right and establish a better government so we don’t get caught in a loop. With many refugees we must help end piracy, “therefore to help create domestic stability” we must rebuild this nation instead of just punishing it and postponing growth (Anderson 2).

Piracy off the coast of Somalia will only cease if we take the first necessary steps. We as a race should help invest and reconstruct Somalia to fully end this dispute. Instead of violence we should reimburse and restore the occupations of those who where taken advantage of. This state of anarchy should be reunited. I believe we can achieve better and I am so glad for the AUEU in their efforts as well.