Piracy Threatens East African Imports

East Africa's imported goods could cost more if the UN declares the Western India Ocean region a war-risk zone in response to piracy attacks that have affected more than 40 vessels in the last two months.

Pirates travel to shore while under observation by a U.S. Navy ship.

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