Tag: somali pirates
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Iran vexes US
Senior US military leaders are becoming increasingly concerned by so-called ‘grey zone’ naval activities being conducted by Iran and its surrogates. Iranian ‘grey zone’ naval activities questioned by Scott Gourley […]
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Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead
The identity of the naval forces was not released. Two Somali Pirates Shot Dead Voice of America reports that foreign naval forces have shot dead two Somali pirates in international […]
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Crew held for nine days
Al Kausar crew and vessel now free. Captain of Boat Seized by Somali Pirates Says Crew Held for 9 Days Harun Maruf The captain of an Indian boat hijacked by […]
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Galmudug forces nab pirates
Al Kausar crew still held by small number of pirates. Somali security forces capture 10 pirates Somali forces surrounded pirates holding hostages taken from an Indian ship and secured the […]
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Hijacked dhow freed
Galmudug forces free ship, but eight hostages in pirate hands. Somalia piracy: Indian ship freed but hijackers take crew Somali security forces have rescued an Indian cargo ship seized by […]
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Pirates board bulker
India, China navies stop suspected Somali pirate attack on merchant vessel By Aditya Kalra A Chinese navy ship supported by an Indian navy helicopter thwarted an attack by suspected Somali […]
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Pirates back to plague shipping
Resurgence due to factors including drought, famine and influence of ISIS Somali pirates back to plague shipping NAIROBI • Are the pirates back? After years of quiet seas, undisturbed voyages […]
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Pirates demand ransom
Pirates seem to be testing their old business model. Somali pirates seek ransom for Indians Pirates who hijacked an Indian cargo dhow with 11 crew members on board have moved […]
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Fourth hijacking off Somalia
Fourth hijack sets alarm bells ringing. Pirates hijack Pakistani boat off Somali coast MOGADISHU: Pirates on Tuesday hijacked a Pakistani boat, Salama 1, off the coast of Somalia with an […]
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Indian hostages recall ordeals
Three sailors who survived episodes of piracy recount their experiences. Captured by Somali pirates: Indian hostages recall terrifying, tedious ordeals It was a clear day when the merchant tanker Royal […]
