The Proliferation of Piracy is a Serious Issue

Rear Admiral Bob Tarran, attended EU-Canada Cooperation in Common security and defense Symposium

The Proliferation of Piracy is a Serious Issue

Nairobi (HAN) May 10, 2014 – Your Power & Regional Influence Magazine, a Regional security awareness partner with the Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant.  The stakes are much higher than ever before. And, despite the negative reports that dominate the news and thus perpetuate the sense of hopelessness, voices of reason are becoming more audible against the current senseless violence, chaos and extremism in Somalia.

Rear Admiral Bob Tarran, attended EU-Canada Cooperation in Common security and defense Symposium, held in Ottawa and released this statement, “I am very concerned that seafarers and nations will lower their guard and support for counter piracy operations in the belief that the piracy threat is over,” Tarrant said in a statement. ” It is not; it is merely contained.”

Admiral Issues Piracy warning not only Somalia but also West Africa. The Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant, has issued a renewed warning that Somali pirates are still determined to get out to sea and, if presented with an easy target, will attack.

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Source: geeskaafrika.com