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U.S. Conducting High-Level Strategic Review of Somalia Strategy

12:00 AM5/21/2009

(NOTE - The following U.S. Department of State article is provided to promote public understanding of U.S. foreign policy.) In Somalia, the U.S. government is determined to support the policy of political reconciliation spearheaded by the

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Anti-Piracy Efforts Along Africa Coast Show Some Success

12:00 AM5/12/2009

Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull.

In testimony April 30, 2009

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Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial

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America Builds New African Partnerships to Tackle Piracy

12:00 AM2/24/2009

The United States and other international partners are helping African governments confront piracy and improve maritime security on two coasts of Africa. While the waters off the coast of Somalia rank number 1 in the world for piracy and armed

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U.N. Forms Group to Coordinate Actions Against Maritime Piracy

12:00 AM1/16/2009

Twenty-four nations and five international organizations have formed a group at the United Nations to strengthen efforts to thwart piracy off the coast of Somalia.

"The contact group notes with deep concern that piracy off the

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POLICY STATEMENT: Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia

12:00 AM1/14/2009

(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State, is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in

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United States Providing $5 Million to Somalia Security Force

12:00 AM12/31/2008

Editor's note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command is not directly involved in the programs or funding being
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Press Statement: Somalia - President Yusuf's Resignation

12:00 AM12/29/2008

We support and respect President Yusuf's decision to resign as President of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and welcome his commitment to continue supporting the Djibouti peace process. We acknowledge President Yusuf's
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International Struggle Against Piracy Comes Ashore in Somalia

12:00 AM12/18/2008

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing nations to partner with Somalia's Transitional Federal Government to take action against pirates operating in its territory.

"History has demonstrated again
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UN Security Council Authorizes Pursuit of Pirates Ashore in Somalia

12:00 AM12/17/2008

Nations committed to combating piracy along the Horn of Africa now have the authority to capture and prosecute pirates on land, according to a new resolution passed Tuesday by the United Nations Security Council.

U.N. Security Council
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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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U.S. Conducting High-Level Strategic Review of Somalia Strategy

12:00 AM5/21/2009

(NOTE - The following U.S. Department of State article is provided to promote public understanding of U.S. foreign policy.) In Somalia, the U.S. government is determined to support the policy of political reconciliation spearheaded by the

Anti-Piracy Efforts Along Africa Coast Show Some Success

12:00 AM5/12/2009

Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull. In testimony April 30, 2009

Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial. Following ministerial

America Builds New African Partnerships to Tackle Piracy

12:00 AM2/24/2009

The United States and other international partners are helping African governments confront piracy and improve maritime security on two coasts of Africa. While the waters off the coast of Somalia rank number 1 in the world for piracy and armed

U.N. Forms Group to Coordinate Actions Against Maritime Piracy

12:00 AM1/16/2009

Twenty-four nations and five international organizations have formed a group at the United Nations to strengthen efforts to thwart piracy off the coast of Somalia. "The contact group notes with deep concern that piracy off the

POLICY STATEMENT: Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia

12:00 AM1/14/2009

(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State, is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in

United States Providing $5 Million to Somalia Security Force

12:00 AM12/31/2008

Editor's note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command is not directly involved in the programs or funding being

Press Statement: Somalia - President Yusuf's Resignation

12:00 AM12/29/2008

We support and respect President Yusuf's decision to resign as President of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and welcome his commitment to continue supporting the Djibouti peace process. We acknowledge President Yusuf's

International Struggle Against Piracy Comes Ashore in Somalia

12:00 AM12/18/2008

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing nations to partner with Somalia's Transitional Federal Government to take action against pirates operating in its territory. "History has demonstrated again

UN Security Council Authorizes Pursuit of Pirates Ashore in Somalia

12:00 AM12/17/2008

Nations committed to combating piracy along the Horn of Africa now have the authority to capture and prosecute pirates on land, according to a new resolution passed Tuesday by the United Nations Security Council. U.N. Security Council

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

Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull.

In testimony April 30, 2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial

Twenty-four nations and five international organizations have formed a group at the United Nations to strengthen efforts to thwart piracy off the coast of Somalia.

"The contact group notes with deep concern that piracy off the

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing nations to partner with Somalia's Transitional Federal Government to take action against pirates operating in its territory.

"History has demonstrated again

Nations committed to combating piracy along the Horn of Africa now have the authority to capture and prosecute pirates on land, according to a new resolution passed Tuesday by the United Nations Security Council.

U.N. Security Council

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