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Why and how are the Pirates pirating? (Economic) Explain what is behind the reason for this piracy. Mostly an economic need to take on the risk of pirating as jobs is not present in Somalia?

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Underlying political and economic reasons for Somalian piracy

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You seem to be on the right track. The underlying reason for Somalian piracy is the lack of governmental control. Somalia has not had a functioning government since the dictatorship of Siad Barre was toppled and he fled the country in 1991. In the absence of clear authority, ...

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