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al-Shabaab barring aid to Somalia
The rain failed for a second year, cattle died, families marched for weeks to escape famine and still al-Shabaab either actively restricts aid or imposes highly restrictive rules to aid operations. Amnesty International reports that al-Shabaab demanded the destitute should “depend on God” instead of taking aid from the “infidels.” Almost 2.2 million Somali’s are in territory controlled by the known terrorist organization.
photo courtesy of the Associated Press
The US is currently engaged in providing aid to the Horn of Africa, to the tune of 580 million dollars, to meet the urgent humanitarian crisis. About 92 million dollars is going directly to Somalia. However, a great deal depends on whether al-Shabaab will let the assistance pass.
About Hina Syed
Hina Syed is an Associate with Michael Saad International, specializing in customs, traditions, terrorism, operational security & awareness in South Asia, Middle East and Lybia.
Africa Travel Safety Tips
Travel in Africa can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences you can ever have. Yet it can be very dangerous if you are not careful. You could be susceptible to diseases, thieves and dangers from wars.
More than a third of the world’s travel safety warnings originate from Africa. You should check with the U.S. State Department for travel safety warnings before planning any trip to Africa.
Africans are honest, hardworking people. But when you wear flashy jewelry, watches and accessories it will draw the opportunists, con artists and thieves to you. Also you should secure your money, credit cards and passport in something besides your wallet or purse. You should also make copies of your passport, credit cards, and airline tickets and leave these at your hotel. This will help you get replacements and will help with insurance purposes. Be careful to watch your pockets and surroundings when in areas with a lot of people, such as a bus or train station, or a bazaar. And always, always remember that if you are robbed, do not try to be a hero. Surrender your belongings and go to the police.
For more information about the joys and perils of traveling to Africa click here: http://www.ytravelblog.com/africa-travel-safety-tips/
About Laurize Mimay
Laurize Mimay is the Operations Manager for Michael Saad International and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm and supervision of it's divisions.
They got the pics anyway.
Q: What do you get when you cross a tiger reserve, paparazzi and an angry bodyguard?
A: Better pictures.
photo from foxnews.com
Even though Russell Brand’s bodyguard punched the photogs, took their car keys and left them stranded in an area that “27 wild tigers roam freely”, along with leopards, wild boars, hyenas and sloth bears – they still got pics! And, even better ones by paparazzi standards.
About Michael Saad
Michael Saad is an International Security Consultant providing bodyguard and security services to corporate VIP's, dignitaries and celebrity clients.
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