Lucrative raids lure Somali youth to piracy - 15 June 09

Subscribe to our channel bit.ly/AJSubscribe In the first of five exclusive reports, Al Jazeera comes face-to-face with Somali pirates who have helped make shipping lanes off the coast of Somalia one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow reports from Garowe, Somalia, where the lure of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a successful pirate raid can seem irresistible to many in the war-torn country. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: twitter.com/ajenglish Website: www.aljazeera.com/ google+: plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts

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