Has Somali piracy crisis returned? 'Yes and no', says maritime veteran
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By Alex Lennane
West African leaders, noting the rise in piracy off the Gulf of Guinea, have asked for an international naval force, much like that which was deployed off Somalia. At a meeting of regional leaders, it was agreed piracy should be tackled with ‘firmness’ according to this BBC report.
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