Monday, May 11, 2009

Somali Pirates Seize Dutch Ship


Somali pirates have captured a Dutch ship in the Gulf of Aden. The pirates are able to operate freely because Somalia hasn’t had an effective central government for over 20 years. The UN backed government controls only limited territory and is fighting an Islamic insurgency.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gB7YMEDuCwwY9ncDOtPAkEI4-H2wD981ED3G0

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