Wednesday, July 18, 2012

World Naval Piracy Attacks Are Down

'Current piracy map - red denotes actual attack, yellow denotes attempted attack'. Sail-World.com

Pirate Attacks Down Off Somalia, Reducing Worldwide Numbers -- L.A. Times

Pirate attacks have plunged in the last six months as naval forces stepped up their efforts to stop Somali outlaws from hijacking boats, the International Maritime Bureau announced Monday.

But as attacks are thwarted at sea, experts say Somali pirates are simply turning to other forms of crime, a symptom of the deeper problems plaguing the chaotic and destitute country.

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More News On Somali Pirate Attacks Decreasing

Efforts to tackle Somali piracy pay off - watchdog -- Reuters
Global piracy falls as naval patrols rise -- The National
Pirate attacks at sea plunging, especially from Somalis -- L.A. Times
Pirate Attacks Drop To Lowest Since 2008 As Somalis Deterred -- mb.com.ph
Dramatic drop in Somali pirate attacks -- FOX News
Somali pirate attacks fall sharply - report -- Arabian Business
Somali piracy - dramatic drop in incidents -- Sail-World.com

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