The news here is that now Pierre Prosper has identified Saracen International as the company being used, and until Bill Pelser or someone else comes up with some facts to counter this statement, then this statement will become fact in the realm of the media. This is called strategic communications folks, and if you want to get your story out and correct the record, then this is the place to do it. I have top Google Search for blogs on this subject, and people will read your statements here.
I also think this is an interesting statement from the UN. Maybe they might actually get behind this project, because this donor–whomever they are, is definitely putting their money where their mouth is. Speaking of which, if any reader knows who the donor is, I sure would like to hear from you. –Matt
UN official glad about new Somali force but wary
By Pauline Jelinek
12/05/2010
A senior U.N. official cautiously welcomed news that an anti-piracy force is being created in Somalia but he and U.S. officials say they’re concerned about secrecy surrounding the undertaking.