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15 Somali Pirates Face 18-Year Jail Terms in Seychelles
Reports say the Somali pirates were sentenced to 18-year jail terms in the Indian Ocean nation of Seychelles.
New Report Shows Decline in Pirate Attacks Off The Coast of Somalia
Mr. Thomas adds that Piracy, as a result, went from a fairly 'ad hoc', disorganized endeavor to a highly developed transnational criminal enterprise.
US Reveals Strategies to Combat Piracy Off The Horn of Africa
The United States considers the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia essential in enabling interaction between states and regional and international organizations on piracy.
Piracy Off The Coast of Somalia Threatens Freedom of Navigation
Somali pirates have kidnapped 3,000 crewmembers from over 40 countries, and are still holding 241 hostages today, he added.
Football Tournament Combats Surge of Piracy in Somalia
The tournament which assembled young boys representing 14 districts in the Bari region which is the largest region in Somalia is mainly intended to encourage young boys from piracy and help them refrain from the armed confrontations.
