Somali Pirates Use Yemen Island As Fuel Base -- ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Somali pirates have been using Yemen's remote Horn of Africa island of Socotra as a refueling hub enabling their attack craft to stay restocked for longer periods at sea and pose a greater hazard to shipping, maritime sources say.
Despite an international naval presence in the region, seaborne gangs have been exploiting political turmoil in Yemen to pick up fuel, and possibly other supplies including food, sources told Reuters.
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My Comment: It is interesting that this news is being leaked to the press right now. To me .... this is a warning to the Somali pirates that they better get off the island now, or else face military intervention. What is my guess on what will happen ..... do not be surprise if (in the next few weeks) we hear of a military exchange between Somali pirates and foreign naval forces on this island.
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