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19.11.2008, 05:10
For years Somali pirates have been causing havoc in the Gulf of Aden, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, which connects Europe to Asia via the Suez Canal. But on Monday Somali pirates surpassed themselves. They h
19.11.2008, 12:20
An Indian navy warship has sunk a pirate vessel in the Gulf of Aden near the coast of Somalia.
20.11.2008, 22:46
The United Nations is reportedly planning military action against east African pirates. A source close to the UN Security Council told RT it’s considering authorising a raid on bases along the Somali coast. If this happens, armed strikes could target land
08.12.2008, 16:15
Negotiations with Somali pirates holding a Ukrainian cargo vessel have been temporarily halted. The move comes after the bandits threatened to pull out of an agreement to release the ship. The hijackers accuse the ship’s owners of stalling the ransom paym
21.11.2008, 15:36
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The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution aimed at tackling piracy off the coast of Somalia. Anyone bringing weapons into the country could now have their assets frozen and face travel restrictions.
Published: 21 November, 2008, 20:57
Russia is planning to increase its efforts to fight pirates plaguing the waters around the Horn of Africa. An international force of more than a dozen vessels is already stationed there and will be joined by more from Russia next year.
