Freight ships arrving safely.

SOMALIA–  - The master of the Masar Trade looked happy for once as his cargo was offloaded at the Berbera quayside. “This is the very first time I have felt safe shipping into Somali waters” he said, nearby the Brandenburg class frigate FGS Emden was moored waiting for the discharging of freight and humanitarian aid to be completed before accompanying the older ship back to southern Somali waters.

 

The EU military operation, EUNAVFOR Somalia, saw inception in December 2008. For many of the officers and crew aboard the multi national task force ships it has proved a frustrating experience but in December the Council of the EU extended the mandate of the military operation until the 12th of December this year – few believe it will not be necessary to extend the deadline once again.

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