Africa: U.S. Issues New Plan to Combat Piracy, Enhance Maritime Security

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Washington — A new plan released by the Obama administration June 20 lays out "scalable, flexible frameworks on specific maritime issues" that will guide U.S. actions against piracy and in support of maritime security.

The U.S. Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan "affirms the vital national interest of the United States in maritime security and recognizes that nations have a common interest in achieving two complementary objectives: facilitating the vibrant maritime commerce that underpins economic security; and protecting against piracy, robbery at sea, and related maritime crime," according to the "Background" section of the report.

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