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UN resolution to combat Somalia piracy approved

by Staff Writers
United Nations (AFP) June 2, 2008
The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing foreign warships to enter Somalia's territorial waters with the government's consent to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea.

Resolution 1816, under discussion since late April, was adopted by the council's 15 members after the sponsors reassured Indonesia that the proposed anti-piracy drive would specifically target lawless Somalia.

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US calls for international cooperation to combat sea piracy
Copenhagen (AFP) May 14, 2008
The United States called Wednesday for increased civilian and military cooperation worldwide to combat sea piracy, off the perilous coasts of Africa in particular.







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