The Taiwan Times
  • News
    • Asia
    • World
    • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Local Guides
    • Northern Taiwan
      • Keelung
      • Taipei
      • New Taipei
      • Taoyuan
      • Hsinchu
      • Miaoli
    • Central Taiwan
      • Taichung
      • Changhua
      • Yunlin
      • Nantou
    • Southern Taiwan
      • Chiayi
      • Tainan
      • Kaohsiung
      • Pingtung
    • Eastern Taiwan
      • Yilan
      • Hualien
      • Taitung
    • Outlying Islands
      • Kinmen
      • Penghu
The Taiwan Times The Taiwan Times
  • News
    • Asia
    • World
    • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Local Guides
    • Northern Taiwan
      • Keelung
      • Taipei
      • New Taipei
      • Taoyuan
      • Hsinchu
      • Miaoli
    • Central Taiwan
      • Taichung
      • Changhua
      • Yunlin
      • Nantou
    • Southern Taiwan
      • Chiayi
      • Tainan
      • Kaohsiung
      • Pingtung
    • Eastern Taiwan
      • Yilan
      • Hualien
      • Taitung
    • Outlying Islands
      • Kinmen
      • Penghu
FOLLOW US
59K
2K
21K
  • Africa
  • News
  • Somaliland
  • World

United States Navy Seizes Weapons Off Horn Of Africa

  • 2 minute read
Total
1
Shares
Share 1
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Up next
President Biden Calls Uyghur Genocide In Xinjiang “Different Norm”
    Published on 17 February 2021
    Author
    Guest Article
    Tags
    • Africa,
    • Al-Shabaab,
    • elections 2021,
    • Horn of Africa,
    • Indian Ocean,
    • President Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo,
    • Somalia,
    • US Navy,
    • USN,
    • USS Winston S. Churchill,
    • weapons
    Share article
    The post has been shared by 1 people.
    Facebook 1
    Twitter 0
    Pinterest 0
    Mail 0

    The United States Defense Department has announced that the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill intercepted and seized a large shipment of weapons aboard two dhows during maritime security operations in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia on February 12th.

    According to news published by the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, the seized weapons consist of consisted of thousands of AK-47 assault rifles, light machine guns, heavy sniper rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and crew-served weapons.

    Other components taken included barrels, stocks, optical scopes, and other weapon systems.

    “We are proud of the combined efforts of the AIT and Churchill crew members for executing dynamic and demanding boardings,” said Lt. Travis Dopp, Assistant Advanced Interdiction Team Leader aboard Churchill, and added, “We are proud to have a positive impact on the safety and security of coalition forces by interdicting shipments of lethal aid.”

    According to the US military, the source of the weapons and their intended recipients is currently unknown.

    Somalia is in a tense political period whereby the incumbent President, Mr. Mohamed Abdillahi Farmajo’s term ended in February and so far no date has been set for elections due to disagreements between the Federal Government and member states. Jubaland, and Puntland, and opposition candidates have stated that they no longer recognize Mr. Farmajo as President.

    Somali President Mohamed Abdillahi Farmajo with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) and President of Eritrea Mr. Asias Afwerki (L)

    Efforts by the international community to broker a deal between the parties have failed.

    So far, the Federal Government has insisted through various spokesmen that it is still legitimate despite its mandate ending on February 8th.

    It is unclear if the seized weapons belong to various factions facing off in Somalia or possibly the Al-Shabaab terror network which has been resurgent in the Horn of Africa due to the political turmoil in Somalia.

    4 comments
    1. Pingback: keto diet recipes for beginners
    2. Pingback: lumigan
    3. Pingback: bimatoprost 03
    4. Pingback: 1wilderness

    Comments are closed.

    You May Also Like

    Taiwan to Impose Health Declaration Forms on All Visitors

    Those failing to accurately do so face a fine of up to NT$150,000
    • Mark Buckton
    • February 12, 2020
    • 6 shares
      6
      0
      0
    • 1 minute read

    Despite Trade War, Taiwan Raises Economic Forecast For 2020

    The ongoing US-China trade war seems to be impacting everyone, except perhaps
    • Guest Article
    • November 30, 2019
    • 1 minute read

    In Taiwan, Southeast Asians Find Roots In A Bookstore

    Humans often tend to create and sustain differences between each other. In
    • Guest Article
    • November 29, 2019
    • 2 minute read

    Fitness Club Shut Due To Coronavirus Fears

    despite a requirement (for) self-quarantine … club member chose to visit the Yawei fitness club
    • Mark Buckton
    • February 13, 2020
    • 1 minute read
    YouTube
    View on YouTube
    Follow Us
    Facebook 59K Likes
    Twitter 2K Followers
    Instagram 21K Followers
    Categories
    Recent Posts
    • Russian fighter jets
      • News
      • World
      Russian fighter jet downs US drone over Black Sea: Report
      • Taiwan Times Media
    • Taiwan soldier
      • China
      • News
      Taiwan Soldier, who went missing last week, found in China
      • Taiwan Times Media
    • US House Speaker
      • News
      • Politics
      US House Speaker plans to meet Taiwan President in the US: Report
      • Taiwan Times Media
    • Chinese leadership
      • China
      • News
      China wants ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan: Chinese Premier
      • Taiwan Times Media
    Search
    Advertisement
    Russian fighter jets

    Russian fighter jet downs US drone over Black Sea: Report

    We know that the tensions between the US and Russia are at
    • Taiwan Times Media
    • 2 minute read
    Taiwan soldier

    Taiwan Soldier, who went missing last week, found in China

    There are increased tensions between Taiwan and China and after the third
    • Taiwan Times Media
    • 2 minute read
    US House Speaker

    US House Speaker plans to meet Taiwan President in the US: Report

    You must be aware that the tensions between US and China regarding
    • Taiwan Times Media
    • 2 minute read
    Chinese leadership

    China wants ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan: Chinese Premier

    One of the worst things that can happen to the world and
    • Taiwan Times Media
    • 2 minute read
    The Taiwan Times
    59K
    2K
    21K
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Editorial Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
    • Support The Taiwan Times
    • Sitemap
    台灣國際報 The Taiwan Times
    Taiwan's Trusted Journal - We ♥ Taiwan
    Copyright © The Taiwan Times All Rights Reserved