Law Enforcement
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Iranian Navy claims 300 clashes with pirates
Unverified claims of attacks and battles often made by Navy. Iranian navy has been clashing pirates more than 300 times: admiral (sic) TEHRAN – The Iranian navy has been clashing […]
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Asian anti-piracy strategy
A region-wide approach will be needed to effectively tackle a growing menace. Fighting Piracy: Is a Grand Asian Strategy Possible? By Nilanthan Niruthan “The vastness (of the ocean) and the […]
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“Land Grab at Sea”
China’s push causing international concern. “Land Grab at Sea” Threatens World Trade Land grab at sea – the aggressive territorial expansion of nations like Russia and China into the ocean […]
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US, PH to tackle maritime security
West Philippine Sea is disputed territory. US, PH to tackle maritime security Posted by Raymond Antonio A United States Coast Guard (USCG) commandant will meet tomorrow his counterpart in the Philippine Coast […]
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Spain denies IUU fishing role
Somalis claim illegal fishing could push them back into piracy. Spain: Government and tuna fleet refute accusations of illegal fishing in Somalia The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) […]
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Merchants rescue Med refugees
Commercial vessels are saving migrants as they try to cross the Mediterranean. One story shows how risky that is. In Mediterranean, commercial ships scoop up desperate human cargo By Jonathan […]
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Iran protects its own
Recent suggestions that fleet is there to protect Iranian fishing fleet. Ensuring Security, Iranian Fleets’ Top Overseas Objective: Commander Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said his forces are […]
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Dutch Teacher Killed Onboard Sailboat
Six armed men boarded yacht. Dutch Teacher Killed Onboard Sailboat in Cartagena Cartagena – A DUTCH citizen, Durdana Bruijn, aged 54 (stated as 60 in other reports), was apparently killed […]
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Piracy in Lagos waters ‘tackled’
Change of command prompts comments. We Tackled Piracy in Lagos Waters, Says Navy Boss By Chiemelie Ezeobi The outgone Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Jonathan Ango, […]
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Philippines, US Marines to hold exercises
Around 650 personnel involved in drills. Philippines, US Marines to hold military exercises Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – The joint military drill, held yearly under the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) […]
