Topic: Amisom

2 chapters across the catalog

Balochistan Baloney
Episode 386 50:16 - 55:08

386: Balochistan Baloney

Somalia Conference, Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda Merger

Hillary Clinton attends a conference in London regarding the political transition in Somalia. The hosts analyze her speech, focusing on the "roadmap" for a new Somali government and the reported merger between Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda. They suggest this "reverse merger" is a narrative tool used to justify increased military and financial intervention in the region.

Balochistan Baloney
Episode 386 59:53 - 1:05:03

386: Balochistan Baloney

Hillary Clinton, Somali Airstrikes and Drones

During a Q&A session, Hillary Clinton is questioned about the legitimacy of the Somali transitional government and the use of airstrikes. Despite her public denial of U.S. airstrike plans, the hosts point to news reports of drone crashes and Navy SEAL activity in Somalia. They characterize her statements as deceptive regarding the actual military operations taking place.