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Piracy Off the Horn of Africa Threatens Relief Efforts, Trade

12:00 AM11/4/2008

The waters off the coast of Somalia have become increasingly dangerous as pirates hijack commercial ships packed with food, weapons and ammunition. More than 60 ships have been attacked in 2008, and ransom money paid to the pirates over time has

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NATO Naval Vessels Take on Anti-Piracy Duties off Coast of Somalia

12:00 AM10/16/2008

Seven ships from six NATO navies transitted the Suez Canal on October 15, 2008, on their way to conduct anti-piracy duties and visit NATO partner nations in the Gulf region.

In response to a UN request, NATO defence ministers last

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NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia

12:00 AM10/10/2008

Editor's Note: NATO does not have a formal connection to U.S. Africa Command. This news release is posted on the Africa Command website to promote greater public awareness of international efforts to counter piracy off the coast of Somalia.

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Hijacking Off Coast of Somalia Causes Concern at Pentagon

12:00 AM10/1/2008

Some 30 Russian tanks and various munitions aboard a Ukrainian vessel that was hijacked by Somali pirates September 25, 2008 has caused serious concern for Defense Department officials, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell told reporters here today.
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U.S. Navy Security Team Warns Would-be Attackers

12:00 AM9/26/2008

An embarked security team aboard the United States Naval Ship John Lenthall fired warning shots in the vicinity of two small boats, September 23, 2008. There were no reports of casualties.

Despite defensive measures to deter the
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U.S. Donates Communications System to AU Mission in Somalia

12:00 AM1/30/2008

As part of ongoing support for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United States has donated a satellite communications system to provide a link between the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the deployed AU
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Piracy Off the Horn of Africa Threatens Relief Efforts, Trade

12:00 AM11/4/2008

The waters off the coast of Somalia have become increasingly dangerous as pirates hijack commercial ships packed with food, weapons and ammunition. More than 60 ships have been attacked in 2008, and ransom money paid to the pirates over time has

NATO Naval Vessels Take on Anti-Piracy Duties off Coast of Somalia

12:00 AM10/16/2008

Seven ships from six NATO navies transitted the Suez Canal on October 15, 2008, on their way to conduct anti-piracy duties and visit NATO partner nations in the Gulf region. In response to a UN request, NATO defence ministers last

NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia

12:00 AM10/10/2008

Editor's Note: NATO does not have a formal connection to U.S. Africa Command. This news release is posted on the Africa Command website to promote greater public awareness of international efforts to counter piracy off the coast of Somalia.

Hijacking Off Coast of Somalia Causes Concern at Pentagon

12:00 AM10/1/2008

Some 30 Russian tanks and various munitions aboard a Ukrainian vessel that was hijacked by Somali pirates September 25, 2008 has caused serious concern for Defense Department officials, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell told reporters here today.

U.S. Navy Security Team Warns Would-be Attackers

12:00 AM9/26/2008

An embarked security team aboard the United States Naval Ship John Lenthall fired warning shots in the vicinity of two small boats, September 23, 2008. There were no reports of casualties. Despite defensive measures to deter the

U.S. Donates Communications System to AU Mission in Somalia

12:00 AM1/30/2008

As part of ongoing support for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United States has donated a satellite communications system to provide a link between the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the deployed AU

Seven ships from six NATO navies transitted the Suez Canal on October 15, 2008, on their way to conduct anti-piracy duties and visit NATO partner nations in the Gulf region.

In response to a UN request, NATO defence ministers last

An embarked security team aboard the United States Naval Ship John Lenthall fired warning shots in the vicinity of two small boats, September 23, 2008. There were no reports of casualties.

Despite defensive measures to deter the