Download Blood Ransom: Stories From the Front Line in the War Against Somali Piracy AudioBook Free
For the very first time ever sold, the navies of the world have united against a common enemy - several thousand rag-tag, underfed men and kids in the traditional western Indian Sea. Crammed into wide open boats and armed with historical AK-47s, they range up to a thousand miles from home shores in Somalia. Nobody knows how many expire at sea. But occasionally they strike the jackpot, seizing vessels and crews to be ransomed for huge amount of money. That is a conflict that's estimated to have cost the earth economy as much as $18 billion in one year. Lawyer converted award-winning filmmaker John Boyle calls for us with him in this investigation into modern-day piracy. We meet those engaged - from pirates to presidents, naval commanders to negotiators, and heroes to hostages. He addresses why these young men are choosing to associated risk their lives and flexibility; the truth of life as a pirate; the defense tactics utilized by the international navies and shipping and delivery vessels; and what goes on next....
