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Kenyan Minister explains the phrase GOSS on seized tanks
Kenyan Minister explains  the phrase GOSS on seized tanks  
Kenyan Minister Moses Wetangula
 
 Kenyan Minister has denied reports that the tanks seized by Somali pirates are bound for South Sudan . According to the cargo’s manifest, obtained by the Journalists, the contract included the phrase GOSS, widely used to mean the Government Of South Sudan.

But Kenyan Minister Moses Wetangula said it means General Ordinance Supplies and Security which is a code for the department of defense. He insists that the military hardware is destined for its arm, but refused to comment further.

The Ukrainian ship carrying the tanks is still moored off the Somali coast. Last week, the Somali government said the ship’s owners are involved in direct negotiations with the pirates, who are demanding a
Posted on: Monday, 17, November, 2008
Source: GBC NEWS
 
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