Handout image from Britain's Ministry of Defence shows boats from HMS Cumberland intercepting a suspect pirate dhow (Photo from AFP)From The New York Times:
UNITED NATIONS — In an effort to curb piracy off Somalia’s coast, the United States began circulating a Security Council resolution on Wednesday that would significantly beef up interdiction efforts by permitting foreign forces to attack pirate bases on land.
Until now all military action has been focused on naval measures, so the proposal to carry the fight ashore is an escalation opposed by some countries skittish about sovereignty issues. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected at the Security Council early next week to engage other foreign ministers from member states on piracy, among other matters.
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More News On Somali Piracy
Pirates cashed in $120 mln in 2008: UN -- AFP
Two more boats seized as world mulls anti-piracy strategy -- ABC News (Australia)
US Gets Tough on Somali Pirates -- BBC News
Somali Pirates Get Help from Expats in Canada -- Toronto Star
Cruise Passengers Abandon Ship to Avoid Pirates -- The Times
UK, Kenya sign agreement to prosecute pirates -- AP
International Conference on Piracy Opens in Nairobi -- Voice Of America
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