Tag: somali pirates

  • Envoy expresses piracy concerns

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    Hijacking of Iranian dhow and attack on Thai longliner cause concern. UN Envoy for Somalia expresses concerns over recent rise in piracy acts BY WARKA The Special Representative of the […]

  • China, NATO Hold Anti-Piracy Drills

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    Exercises mark historic first for NATO and PLA Navy. China, NATO Hold First Joint Anti-Piracy Drills in Gulf of Aden Chinese and NATO naval forces held joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • AGMS controversy continues

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    Vessel authorized to carry 100 guns and 60,000 rounds had as many as 816 guns and over 200,000 rounds. Sri Lanka’s coalition govt in deep water over arms ship scandal […]

  • China in Djibouti talks

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    China’s foothold in region to expand. China military in talks for logistics ‘facilities’ in Djibouti China’s military is in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics […]

  • Is Piracy Making A Comeback?

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    Recent reports of attacks causing concern. Is Piracy Making A Comeback In The Somali Waters? By Kevin Mwanza Experts are warning that high sea piracy is making a comeback in […]

  • Push to free AdvanFort men

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    Men have been held for more than 760 days. Renewed bid to bring home ex-soldiers trapped in India The fiancée of a Scot detained in India due to a dispute […]

  • China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran

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    Iran frequently reports ‘battles’ with pirates. China Seeks Anti-piracy Training From Iran China and many other nations have requested Iran to train their marine and commando task forces for anti-piracy […]

  • Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

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    Hijacking comes after several sightings of suspected pirates in region. Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia Neptune has received reports that an Iranian fishing boat has been boarded by pirates […]

  • S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills

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    Rare show of military cooperation between the two nations. S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills The naval squadrons of South Korea and China conducted joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • Navy chief fears cuts will leave forces stretched

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    Strategic Defence and Security Review due to be published. Navy chief fears cuts will leave forces stretched THE former head of the Royal Navy says five years of government-led cutbacks […]

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