The U.S. African Chamber of Commerce says Abduhl Wal-i-Musi, the only survivor of a pirate attack on a U.S. cargo ship earlier this month, should be tried in Somalia instead of the United States.
Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 30, 2009 -- A young Somali man, Abduhl Wal-i-Musi, the only survivor of a pirate attack on a U.S. cargo ship earlier this month, appeared before a U.S. federal judge Tuesday to face charges.
Martin Mohammed, President of the U.S. African Chamber of Commerce, said it would have been better if Wal-i-Musi had faced charges in his native country. The trial would have sent a warning to other pirates operating in the region, who may someday request to be arrested in the United States for a better life. This would also give a chance for the weak Somali government.
The USACC is the leading advocacy organization for U.S. African relations and emerging African markets. The USACC is the umbrella organization for African chambers of commerce and professional trade and business associations throughout the United States and abroad.
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