Perils of the sea : piracy of Somalia
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The Economist 18-24 April 2009, pp.50-51.Summary: The world's busiest shipping lanes (20,000 ships a year pass through the gulf of Aden) alongside the world's most utterly failed state makes the waters off Somalia the most prone to piracy. The international of maritime bureau a private-sector outfit counted in pirate attacks of Somalia 2008 nearly triple the previous years number. Somali pirates operate up to 800 miles out to sea. Somalia needs a viable government to control its territory and shores.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | SOMALIA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 26605-1001 |
The world's busiest shipping lanes (20,000 ships a year pass through the gulf of Aden) alongside the world's most utterly failed state makes the waters off Somalia the most prone to piracy. The international of maritime bureau a private-sector outfit counted in pirate attacks of Somalia 2008 nearly triple the previous years number. Somali pirates operate up to 800 miles out to sea. Somalia needs a viable government to control its territory and shores.
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