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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 10 > Frequently asked questions about piracy

Frequently asked questions about piracy


May 10, 2009

Who are these pirates, anyway?

Most of the recent attacks involved Somali pirates. Somalia has a very weak central government that barely controls the capital city of Mogadishu.

Fishing has long been a cornerstone of Somalia’s economy. But with no government to defend Somali waters,....

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