Puntland is an unrecognized independent nation inside the borders of Somalia. The Pirates of Puntland are social bandits in the tradition of Robin Hood, not buccaneers. They steal from the rich and share the cash with extremely poor communities. These “Jalle Rogers” deviate from the universal pirate code and return the cargo intact along with the ransomed crew.

 

Somalia: "Robin Hood" Pirates Stealing from the Rich (by Paul Goldsmith, East African)