January 2013 The United Kingdom has pledged to invest $3.56 million in anti-piracy capacity building efforts in East Africa. The funds are primarily marked for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Office has set up a Post Trial Transfer Program which aims to set up prisons in Somalia to hold pirates […]
Commitment to Work Together
The European Union Naval Force and NATO have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in the international fight against piracy. On February 24th, 2013, the commander of the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Operation Atalanta and the commander of NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield met together on the Indian Ocean. Rear Admiral Pedro Garcia, a commander of EU NAVOR, […]
EUCAP NESTOR Addresses East African Maritime Security
The European Union’s capacity building mission to for East African states, EUCAP NESTOR, is making headway according to the head of the mission. EUCAP NESTOR began in 2012, comprising of 137 international staff and 39 local staff. It is primarily a civilian mission, but is supported by military experts. The aim of EUCAP NESTOR is […]
Shipping Industry Fights Piracy
Shipping firms are finally joining together in efforts to combat the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean. Leading the charge is Japenese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL), who recently announced plans to collaborate with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to help the Somali economy back onto its feet. Also joining the […]
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