Tag: Hostage
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Delta group ramps up threat
New threat for Niger Delta. Our ‘Foreign Partners’ have arrived, Niger Delta Militants to start missiles test in 4 days A consolidated group of militants under the aegis of the […]
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All eyes on Nigeria
Control Risks highlights issues in West Africa. Piracy and armed robbery off Nigerian coast at record high: Piracy at sea 21% higher than 2008 peak Piracy incidents off the Nigerian […]
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Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?
The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]
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Indonesia: piracy a myth
Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]
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Do we need the CGPCS?
CGPCS meets in Seychelles this week. A riddle: If pirate attacks drop to zero, should Contact Group on Piracy still exist? By: Patsy Athanase and Betymie Bonnelame If pirate attacks […]
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Iran Navy heads to Gulf
Expect stories of brave pirate battles shortly… Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla off to Gulf of Aden The Iranian Navy’s 41st flotilla of warships left Bandar Abbas port for the Gulf […]
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Nigerian Navy turns 60
Irony not a strong point. Navy conducts mock anti-piracy rescue operations to mark 60th anniversary The Nigerian Navy on Friday night concluded a mock sea rescue operation as part of […]
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Joint patrols launched
Patrols finally underway to secure waters. Indonesia, Philippines launch coordinated border patrols to curb maritime piracy The navies of Indonesia and the Philippines have launched coordinated border patrols to address […]
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Hike in Nigeria shipping costs
Maritime security still…insecure. Shipping cost to Nigeria increases 60% as pirates’ attacks Continue Ezekiel Enejeta Cost of shipping goods to Nigeria has increased rapidly due to rising pirates’ attacks on […]
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US ready to help Nigeria
Support there if needed. Niger Delta: USA ready to help Nigeria establish peace John Bray, the USA consular general to Nigeria, said that his country was ready to help the […]
