Tag: Piracy
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Life as a Somali pirate hostage
In late 2008, Daily Telegraph correspondent Colin Freeman and Jose Cendon, a Spanish photographer travelled to Somalia to investigate the recent spate of piracy attacks that were terrorising shipping in […]
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The Piracy Equilibrium
In the first of the MSR Viewpoint series, maritime security consultant Paul Gibbins examines the possible consequences of EUNAVFOR’s raid on Somali soil and comments on the need for longterm solutions to Somali piracy. […]
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Inexcusable Behavior
The judge overseeing the case of a Somali man accused of negotiating a ransom payment has told prosecutors they will have a hard time winning a conviction. Judge assails prosecutors […]
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Winning the War
The 69 hijacking incidents by Somali pirates this year represent a 32 percent drop compared to the same period last year, the threat is receding but a NATO official has […]
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Liberating the Montecristo
The commanding officer of the Royal Marines unit charged with the dramatic rescue mission to free two dozen sailors from the hijacked Italian ship Montecristo, has given testimony in the […]
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Sailors’ Welfare
A leading Bollywood star has called for a film to be made to highlight the plight of seafarers who are victims of piracy. Leading Actor Shines a Light on Sailors’ […]
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NATO Piracy Update
During the reporting period of 04 to 10 July 2012 there have been no piracy incidents in the region. Activity in recent weeks shows that pirate activity can still take […]
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Prosecuting Pirates
As part of a UAE-French initiative to assist the Somali judicial system to try its own piracy cases, a group of 31 Somali judges and prosecutors will travel to the UAE […]
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Landmark Trial
A dramatic turning point took place in the Rebibbia courtroom bunker during the third hearing of the trial against the alleged Somali pirates last week. Gerry Northwood, commander of HMS […]
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Give Us Weapons
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, president of Somalia’s transitional federal government, claims that Somalia can eliminate piracy in a year if they are given the funds they need. According to the President, […]