2011 in Somalia

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The following lists events that happened during 2011 in Somalia .

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February 18, Puntland region has suspended its antipiracy training deal with Saracen International, a South African mercenary firm linked to Erik Prince of Blackwater, citing consultation with the U.N. The program had been halted since Feb. 12, following a similar cancellation by the Somali government in January. [3]

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References

  1. "Somalia President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed wants another term". Telegraph. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. "19 June 2011". UNPOS. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  3. "Somalia: Puntland Drops Deal With Mercenary Firm (Published 2011)". 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-07.