November 2012 According to a senior United States official, Somali pirates have recently expanded their sphere of operation to include the west coast of India. Piracy remains an issue at the forefront of the diplomatic relations between world powers and nations in the Indian Ocean region. There is now a seemingly permanent detachment of naval vessels […]
Cutlass Express 2012 Kicks Off
November 2012 In early November, eight nations participated in the Cutlass Express 2012-2 training exercise. This annual week-long exercise sees participation from sailors and maritime professionals, and is aimed at increasing East African maritime cooperation and security. This exercise is part of a larger Express series of exercises. The main goal is to enhance the […]
Hostages Still Held
September 2012 As of the end of this month, Somali pirates have hijacked and captured 11 foreign vessels for ransom, and currently hold 167 crew members as hostages. These statistics come even amidst a significant drop in pirate attacks, as the number falls to its lowest since 2009. But clearly, the problem is not yet […]
Death Penalty
September 2012 Prosecutors in Malaysia have offered a group of seven suspected Somali pirates the opportunity to plea bargain, confessing to crimes lesser than those they are charged with. The charges they currently face carry the death penalty, but Malaysian prosecutors have given them a chance to avoid that penalty. Malaysia is the fist country […]
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