GoA & Indian Ocean
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Fighting al Shabaab
Western powers have been backing efforts to crush al Shabaab as they worry Somalia has become a safe haven for Islamist militants seeking to wreak havoc in the region and […]
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Regional Cooperation
During the French flag ship FS Marne’s visit to Djibouti in April, Task Force Commander Rear Admiral Jean-Baptiste Dupuis addressed the issue of collaboration with representatives of the maritime world […]
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Fighting Piracy
The role of Italian Marines in protecting merchant vessels from pirate attacks in the Indian Ocean came to the fore after an incident involving the death of two Indian fishermen […]
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Death Penalty Sought
According to the Associated Press, U.S. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for three Somali pirates accused murdering four Americans during the February 2011 hijacking of their sailing yacht the […]
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Legal Tussle
The shooting of two Indian fishermen by guards of an Italian merchant vessel off the Kerala coast leads to a legal tussle between India and Italy. Hazards on the high […]
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Tackling Pirates Onshore
In line with European decisions, the Netherlands will intensify its anti-piracy policy off the Somali coast. The EU hopes to get a grip on the problem by tackling pirate munity […]
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Piracy and Terrorism
Two decades have passed since Americans last worried about instability in the Horn of Africa, today Americans and the international community are drawn back toward Somalia and her people as Islamic […]
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Pirate Transfer Agreement
European Union Ambassador to Tanzania: “Piracy is the current economic challenge in the region. Tanzania has an important role to play in supporting efforts made by other countries in fighting […]
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Sri Lankan Fishermen Rescued
The Spanish warship, ESPS Infanta Elena, has rescued 6 Sri Lankan fishermen and their fishing vessel from suspected pirates. The vessel had been held since November 2011 and was reportedly being used as […]
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Enrico Ievoli Liberato
Terzi: “grande soddisfazione per un esito positivo perseguito con tenacia, determinazione, e altissima professionalità da tutti i soggetti istituzionali coinvolti, ai quali va la mia più sentita riconoscenza” Liberazione della […]
