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Argentines Wielded Guns To Stop Moving Of Ship In Ghana: Report -- Reuters
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The crew aboard an Argentine military training vessel used rifles to keep port authorities in Ghana from boarding the ship to move it to another berth this week, Argentine newspaper La Nacion reported on Friday.
The ARA Libertad tall sailing ship was detained in Ghana's eastern port of Tema on October 2 on a court order obtained by NML Capital Ltd, which claims Argentina owes it $300 million on bonds in default since 2002.
About 300 crew members were evacuated from the ship last month and fewer than 50 sailors remain on the vessel to keep up essential maintenance.
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Update #1: Argentine armed sailors prevent Ghana port officials from moving ARA Libertad -- Merco Press
Update #2: Drama Over Argentine Naval Ship -- Daily Guide
My Comment: The Argentines continue to look look sloppy and foolish as this stand-off continues.
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