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Somali pirates release Greek-owned ship, 21 crew
MANILA, Philippines - Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned ship and its 21 crew members, including 14 Filipinos, after more than a month in captivity, the Philippine government and the ship's owner said Friday.
Nations:Philippines Ukraine Kenya Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-12-18
EU: Hijacked oil tanker was outside corridor
NAIROBI, Kenya - An oil tanker bound for the United States that was hijacked by Somali pirates was traveling outside a recommended maritime corridor, the commander of the EU Naval Force said Tuesday.
Nations:Kenya Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-12-01
Somali pirate: $3.3M ransom paid, 36 hostages free
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Pirates freed 36 crew members from a Spanish trawler Tuesday after holding them for more than six weeks off the coast of Somalia, while a self-proclaimed pirate said the hostage-takers were paid $3.3 million in ransom.
Nations:Hungary Spain Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
US signs anti-piracy document
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States formalized its commitment to have US-flagged ships conduct "internationally-recognized best management practices" against piracy, the State Department said.
Nations:U.S. Somalia Source:(AFP)
2009-09-10
Somali govt detains hostages freed by pirates
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A deal to swap three hostages held by Somali pirates with 23 prisoners accused of piracy was halted by Somali authorities who say they were not informed of the plan, officials said Monday.
Nations:Portugal Kenya Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-09-07
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