Tag: somali pirates

  • Somalia’s Forgotten Hostages

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    The plight of international seafarers held hostage by pirates. Somalia’s Forgotten Hostages Between 2000 and 2013, 2,919 seafarers were held hostage by Somali pirates in inhumane conditions, in some instances […]

  • China declines to confirm Djibouti plan

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    New military base planned. China military declines to confirm Djibouti base plan BEIJING: China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday declined to confirm a report that it was in talks for a […]

  • No-ransom policy doesn’t keep us safe

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    Michael Scott Moore discusses US ransom policy. Ex-hostage: No-ransom policy doesn’t keep us safe Tyler Pager, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Michael Scott Moore said it took his Somali pirate captors […]

  • Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates

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    Somalis had completed their sentences. Kenya repatriates 62 Somali pirates The Kenyan government on Wednesday claimed to have repatriated 62 Somali pirates who have finished their jail terms, as part […]

  • The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards

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    Shipping companies eye the bottom line. The Decision to Stop Using Security Guards By Wendy Laursen It’s a subject that ship managers are reticent to talk about, but many are now […]

  • Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer

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    Major regional maritime choke point. How security in Strait of Hormuz brings US, Iran closer The Strait of Hormuz is the only outlet that connects the Gulf to the high […]

  • Denmark seeks closer military ties with China

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    This year is the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between two nations. Denmark seeks closer military ties with China By Lu Wenao Denmark is seeking greater cooperation with China in […]

  • India, NZ keen on closert ties

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    Moves to formalise relationship. India, New Zealand to keen on stepping up naval ties S. ANANDAN Indian and New Zealand navies will soon formalise a planned structure of engagement, which […]

  • Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran

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    Rear Admiral once again praises nation’s navy. Maritime terrorism fearful of Iran’s power: Navy chief Iran’s Navy chief, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, says pirates and maritime terrorists are horrified by the […]

  • NZ Navy chief doubts Chinese claims

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    Doubts over anti-piracy claim. New Zealand Navy chief doubts over Chinese claims on foray in Indian Ocean NEW DELHI: Sharing India’s doubts over Chinese claims that forays by its submarines […]

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