Somalia's Successful Arms Merchants

Dealers Revel In Somali War Business -- Yahoo News/AP

MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Sitting on a mat at home between taking orders for arms on his two mobile phones, Osman Bare gives thanks for the riches flowing from Somalia's war.

"I have only been in the weapon business five years, but I have erected three villas. I have also opened shops for my two wives," said the 40-year-old, one of about 400 Somali men operating in Mogadishu's main weapons market.

"Peace means bankruptcy for us."

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My Comment: So much for an arms embargo on Somalia .... it clearly is not working.

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