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04.10.2008, 05:55
Somali authorities say they believe an Iranian ship being held by pirates could be carrying illegal chemical weapons. Since its capture a number of pirates have apparently died due to a mysterious illness. Local authorities have been unable to inspect the
10.10.2008, 11:11
Somalian pirates who captured the Ukrainian vessel Faina want the owner of its arms cargo to negotiate its ransom. The ship was transporting 33 T-72 tanks and other weapons.
11.10.2008, 15:12
Pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship off the Somalian coast around two weeks ago are threatening to blow up the vessel within three days if the 8-million dollar ransom is not paid. The pirates say talks to free the ship have failed.
14.10.2008, 21:39
The crew of the Ukrainian freighter held by pirates off the Somali coast may be running out of vital supplies. Authorities in Kiev are looking at ways of getting food and water to those on board. The ship, carrying tanks and other weapons from Ukraine to
29.10.2008, 07:09
On a mission to save Christmas, UK authorities are about to launch a battle against Somali pirates who are threatening shipping in the Gulf of Aden. The British Royal Navy is to be authorised to seize any suspected ships and persons in the waters off the
19.11.2008, 05:10
For years Somali pirates have been causing havoc in the Gulf of Aden, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, which connects Europe to Asia via the Suez Canal. But on Monday Somali pirates surpassed themselves. They h
19.11.2008, 12:20
An Indian navy warship has sunk a pirate vessel in the Gulf of Aden near the coast of Somalia.
20.11.2008, 22:46
The United Nations is reportedly planning military action against east African pirates. A source close to the UN Security Council told RT it’s considering authorising a raid on bases along the Somali coast. If this happens, armed strikes could target land
26.09.2008, 16:31
The Ukrainian vessel “Faina”, carrying military equipment, including 33 tanks, has been seized by pirates off the African coast. The country's Foreign Ministry says there are at least 21 people on board the ship taken off the coast of Kenya.
Published: 15 October, 2008, 12:27
Are the ‘Pirates of the Gulf of Aden’ working for a major intelligence service?
Then again, some governments might not like to have their activities exposed.
I must give some credibility to this argument.