Monday, February 8, 2010

How The Seychelles Became A Pirates' Paradise


From The Independent:


With Somali buccaneers heading south in search of a safe haven, the islanders fear for their honeymoon reputation and fishing livelihoods. Daniel Howden reports from Port Victoria.

A multi-storey cruise ship dwarfs the harbour of Port Victoria, engulfing two fishing trawlers in its considerable shadow. Together, the trio of vessels offer a snapshot of the economy of this Indian Ocean archipelago. While the floating holiday camp disgorges hundreds of sunburnt Europeans into the Seychelles' eternal summer, the trawlers unload skipjack and yellow fin tuna by the thousands, bound eventually for Europe.

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More News On Somali Pirates And The Seychelles

Seychelles gets tough with Somali pirates -- The Guardian
Seychelles agrees to try suspected Somali pirates -- AFP
Seychelles to try suspected Somali pirates -- RFI
Pirates shift attacks to Indian Ocean: EU -- Taiwan News

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