EP13 – Posing as Somali Pirates:

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EP13 – Posing as Somali Pirates:

Ever heard of fake pirates? Meet the men who made a living pretending to be Somali pirates - fooling Western journalists and filmmakers for years.

Jamal Osman

May 12, 2025

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