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Piracy Dip Could Reverse

September 2012 Despite a significant drop in pirate attacks in the first half of 2012, maritime authorities are warning shipping companies not to get too comfortable. International navies have had success patrolling the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, bringing a 54 per cent decrease in attacks. However, they won’t be able to stay in that […]

Filed Under: GoA and Indian Ocean Tagged With: EUNAVFOR, hijacking, nigeria, Operation Ocean Shield, Task Force 151

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Turkish Forces Kill Hijacker, Free Hostages

December 2011 Turkish authorities have shot and killed the sole man that hijacked a passenger Ferry off the coast of Istanbul. The hijacker held 24 people hostage for 12 hours before Turkish commandos raided the ship and killed the perpetrator. The hijacker is believed to be a part of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, commonly referred […]

Filed Under: Europe and Mediterranean Tagged With: hijacking, PKK, terrorism, Turkey

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