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Piracy Attacks Drop to Zero for First Full Month in Five Years

There has been no successful hijack since June 19, when a fishing dhow was seized, and no ship has been fired upon or a boarding attempted since June 26, when a Maltese-flagged cargo ship was...

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Flotillas May Offer Bigger “Target” for Pirates

Yachtsmen who organize convoys for safety before sailing through waters adjacent to Somalia are more likely to attract a pirate attack than those voyaging solo, says NATO maritime experts. The NATO...

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EU Pledges $47 Million to Fight Piracy in Africa

The EU has pledged some $47,77 to strengthen counter piracy efforts in several Eastern and Southern African countries, the European Commission announced Tuesday. The money comes through support for...

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