Restoring order in Somalia, the price to fight against piracy

(BRUSSELS2) After the capture of FV Aride by Somali pirates - capture now confirmed both on the Somali side, as reported by the Somalia Report site, and by the Seychelles authorities, according to information that has reached us - the President of Seychelles, James Michel, today appealed to the international community for the medium term and also announced shorter-term protection measures.

Restoring law and order in Somalia: an emergency

« The Somalia problem is not just a Seychelles problem but an international problem. And the international community must ensure that something is done, even though this issue is complex, to restore law and order in Somalia. It is (at this price) only that this problem of piracy will then be resolved. launched James Michel in a press release. " Somalia can become a nest for terrorism. And the international community must address the issue urgently.” 

Safe continent for Seychellois fishermen

« We want to deploy more military means on the islands, because it is important to maintain a presence and ensure the safety of Seychellois and tourists assured the President of Seychelles. We're going " set up a security contingent, made up of Seychellois and foreign security specialists, who can be recruited on fishing vessels to protect them against a pirate attack he also announced.

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