"Using seafarers as human shields to continue to engage in piracy...
"Using seafarers as human shields to continue to engage in piracy...
...one of the most heinous of crimes against humanity at sea...
...is totally unacceptable," the maritime agency said.
The threat of pirates along the Somali coastline is scaring off cruise ship travelers, denying the country potential visitors to continue the tourism sector's recovery process. Read more »
There is increasing pressure on South Africa to join the anti-piracy efforts. Some say that modern warships acquired as part of the post-apartheid arms deal could be deployed, but ... Read more »
Consumers of imported goods are headed for a festive season marked by high prices as Somali gangs, who have been attacking ships in the Indian Ocean, shift their activities close ... Read more »
An un-named Muslim country is funding the creation of a well-armed and privately trained militia force in Somalia's north to fight piracy, blogs Elizabeth Dickinson. Read more »
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