Friday, March 23, 2012

EU Approves Attacks On Somali Pirate Land Bases


Somalia Pirates: EU Approves Attacks On Land Bases -- BBC

he European Union has agreed to expand its mission against Somali pirates, by allowing military forces to attack land targets as well as those at sea.

In a two-year extension of its mission, EU defence ministers agreed warships could target boats and fuel dumps.

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner says the move is a significant step-up in operations, but one that also risks escalation.

Up to 10 EU naval ships are currently on patrol off the Horn of Africa.

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More News On The EU Expanding operations Against Somali Pirates

Inland Somali pirate bases to be targeted -- The Telegraph
EU extends range of its anti-piracy patrols, allowing strikes inside Somalia -- Washington Post/AP
EU authorises warships to hit Somali pirate lairs -- AFP
EU Navy cleared to attack pirates on land -- Global Post
EU ships to hit Somali pirates' land bases -- Defence Management
EU extends Somalia counter-piracy operation by two years -- Reuters
EU Extends Counter-piracy Operations Off Somalia By Two More Years -- RTT News
EU to back strikes on Somali pirates -- News24

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