Somali Piracy on the Decline
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
In 2008, Somali pirates captured more than 100 large commercial vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, provoking a massive international response. Today, some 40 warships patrol near Somali waters. The patrols and other measures have helped decrease successful hijacking more than 90 percent. Monsoon winds also contributed to the reduction, but U.S. maritime officials warn hijackings may increase now that the regional monsoon season has ended. From aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer Donald Cook on the Gulf of Aden, David Axe has this report for VOA.
