Somali pirates, why did they start pirating?What's your level of armament?

 Somali pirates have been a clear threat to international shipping in the waters off the coast of Somalia for several years. In recent years, the Somali piracy problem has only gotten worse, with reports of increased piracy activity.  History of Somali piracy Somali piracy began in the early 2000s, after the collapse of the Somali government in 1991. Without a functioning government, Somali waters became a safe haven for pirate activity. Initially, piracy was limited to small-scale attacks on fishing vessels, but soon expanded to larger merchant vessels, including tankers and cargo ships. Several factors contributed to the initial rise of Somali piracy. One key factor was the availability of weapons and ammunition. The Somali civil war left many weapons in the country that were readily available to pirates. In addition, the lack of a functioning government meant that there was no coast guard or navy to monitor Somali waters. Important events in Somali piracy history include th...