Modern Pirates

07/08/2020
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Descripción de Modern Pirates

The pirates of the 21st century don't have parrots and swords, but night-vision goggles and AK47s.
Discover why pirates have re-emerged, how they work, and what the effect of piracy is on the areas in which they operate.

In today's episode we cover:

Somalia - the world's piracy hotspot

Why pirates emerged in Somalia

How fisherman became pirates

How pirates are organised

Ransoms and getting paid

The pirate stock market

The effect on the community on land

The 'new' pirate hotspot

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