Albert's father claimed the family had the resources and manpower to start the organization after a stint as brigands in the Alps.

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America operates a spy network there and recently launched a special-forces commando raid from its base in nearby Djibouti to free an American citizen from Somali brigands.

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While it is true that the solution has to come from within Africa it would be helpful if the brigands and their cronies were not allowed to enjoy their loot after leaving office.

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They point out that an unconditional amnesty has never been granted to any fugitive in India and say that, even in the case of the dreaded bandits of Chambal Valley in north India, the brigands had to undergo imprisonment before they were rehabilitated.

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