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EU force to fight Somali pirates, video russian warship/pirates

by SOLARLIFE | October 2, 2008 at 02:27 pm | 337 views | 12 comments | 30 recommendations

EU force to fight Somali pirates, video russian warhsip/pirates

Somali piracy doubled in 2008, 60 ships attacked, $30 million paid in ransom. Sarkozy fights the pirates. The french announcement was made after the EU defence minister meeting at Deauville France

VIDEO CNN
Pirate showdown off Somalia
A Russian warship steams toward a confrontation with pirates off Somalia.

The European Union has agreed to establish an anti-piracy security operation off the coast of Somalia.
French Defence Minister Herve Morin said at least eight countries have agreed to take part.
The deal follows the seizure of a ship laden with 33 tanks - a $20m (£11m) ransom is wanted for its release.
Meanwhile, authorities in Kenya have charged a maritime official who said that the battle tanks were destined for southern Sudan, rather than Kenya.

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amyjudd

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at 14:36 on October 2nd, 2008

SOLARLIFE, I think this is a good idea - hopefully it makes a difference.

SOLARLIFE

at 14:54 on October 2nd, 2008

Thanks for Flag amyjudd, "hopefully it makes a difference." .."europe chasing somali pirates". Sarkozy will love it. He once ordered to capture a high speed cruise ship by helicopter at he french riviera. The Union workers had been for days hiding in front of the coast to ask for more money. Finally surprised be the helicopter crew arriving at night, jumping on the vessel, taking control, bringing it back to the port.

Rhonda J Mangus

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at 15:03 on October 2nd, 2008

SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.

SOLARLIFE

at 15:26 on October 2nd, 2008

Thanks Rhonda for Flag "EU force to fight Somali pirates"

Rhonda J Mangus

at 15:31 on October 2nd, 2008

You are very welcome, SOLARLIFE. Thank you for the story!

SOLARLIFE

at 00:40 on October 5th, 2008

Thanks Rhonda for Flag "Pirates no end"

Barry Artiste

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at 19:31 on October 2nd, 2008

SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.

SOLARLIFE

at 04:51 on October 3rd, 2008

Barry, hope you could sail away, "EU force to fight Somali pirates", thanks for flag

jordan

at 11:38 on October 4th, 2008

It was only a matter of time before the situation reached that point where nations benefit from military action against pirates. In this case, the decision is easier because of the pirates' location: Somalia doesn't have a functioning government (other than on paper), so the pirates are pretty much on their own. It's to their benefit in day-to-day piracy biz, but not so much when warships are closing in.