This How To Confront Somali Pirates French: Negotiation and Send Forces Command (Monday, April 11, 2011 20:10 pm)

This How To Confront Somali Pirates French: Negotiation and Send Forces Command (Monday, April 11, 2011 20:10 pm)

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The government put the path to negotiations with Somali pirates freed 20 Indonesian Citizen (WNI), who became the crew (ABK) MV Sinar Ghost Ship. Moreover, the ship owner, PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk, are willing to pay a ransom. 

But many who suggested that the government sent special forces to attack the Somali pirates. In this case, the government can learn from France and South Korea is sending troops to the Gulf of Aden command to free the hostages of their citizens. 

As quoted from Newsweek (2009), author of books about pirates 'Dangerous Waters', John S. Burnett, now more reluctant Somali pirates hijack ships flying the French and United States. 

In the period 2008-2009, Somali pirates hijacked three cruise ships owned by citizens of France. The French government originally wanted to negotiate, even in the first case they pay a ransom for the ship and crew were released. But the French government after a long time annoyance as well, until finally they take the hard, attacking the pirates. 

Now in Puntland, the pirates in the eastern village of Somalia, there is the term 'Options France'. The pirates, according to Burnett, is to avoid this option because they know the risks. "They know French commandos going after them. And they know that the French commandos who chase them will not survive," says Burnett. 

Pascakejadian three French ship, the Somali pirates now avoid merompak French-flagged ship. According to Burnett, France sends a strong message to the pirates: Do not you dare merompak French! French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, also played a sentiment of nationalism in the face of pressure Somali pirates. 

According to Burnett there are some basic strategies in dealing with the demands of the pirates of Somalia. First, it is still negotiating with the pirates. Let the pirates talk anything related to the ransom and hostages. 

Second, it is important to not let the pirates take the ship to the mainland. When this happens, then the negotiations will be quite complicated. Because the hostages had been hidden in the city, no longer on board. The coastline is the most crucial point that should be avoided if you want to liberate hostages and attack the pirates. 

Guillaume Commander in control Goutay French warship L'Aconit Somali pirates who attacked two years ago confirmed the pirates also will gain time. They need time to bring the ship into port, such as Eyl port in Puntland. 

In a case in point, the Tanit Goutay release hijacked ship 70 nautical miles from land. French ships can get closer to the Tanit. They could see the ship owner Florent Lemacon, his wife and toddler son. There are two companion Lemacon. And there were five Somali pirates armed to the teeth. 

"Remember! We're dealing with people who do not want to hear," said Goutay. Negotiations ongoing. But Tanit continue to get closer to the harbor. When the distance is staying 20 miles of sea, Goutay ordered the fleet to attack while the ship Tanit. This attack destroyed the ship. Panic and make the pirates. They threatened to kill all the passengers. 

Goutay remain calm. France re-negotiated with the pirates. But rarely consider closer to the harbor, eventually President Sarkozy ordered the army command to move fast. Elite troops attacked at dawn with alacrity. A number of snipers crippling three pirates are on guard. Other passengers survived. But the two pirates Lemacon hostage in a cabin. Lemacon were shot and killed, possibly by forces of the French Command.