France grows a set
Sort of
They spring into action by circulating a UN draft resolution against Somali Pirates. Last week French commandos freed two French citizens being held by them there pirates. And so close to Talk Like a Pirate Day! Sacre-bleu!
Remember when the fledgling US Government sent our brand spankin new Navy to the coast of Africa to kick the shit out of assholes like these? Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Meanwhile Islamic insurgents battle government forces and Ethiopian troops supporting them over the main airport in Mogadishu.15 dead.