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Eritrea subjected to UN sanctions

Arms Smuggling And Militant Training In Horn Of Africa

Eritrea subjected to UN sanctions

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Eritrea got an unwelcome Christmas present from the UN Security Council, when in a 13-0-1 vote the council opted for sanctions until such time that the country "ceases arming, training, and equipping

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A problem from hell – What is the naval coalition doing?

Somali Piracy

A problem from hell – What is the naval coalition doing?

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent

The most recent hijacking by Somali sea terrorists of a supertanker, carrying 300,000 tons of crude oil from Saudi Arabia to the United States, is yet another wake up call for the countries of the nav

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Cruise itineraries canceled due to piracy fears

Cruising in Africa

Cruise itineraries canceled due to piracy fears

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

The first of possibly more cruises in the Indian Ocean and along the Eastern African countries has now been canceled and the vessel is due to be moved to the Caribbean instead of the Indian Ocean in 2

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Somalia complains about “wildlife theft”

Wildlife Theft and Somali Anti-Piracy

Somalia complains about “wildlife theft”

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

Information has filtered out of Somalia about allegations of “widespread wildlife theft” allegedly undertaken by military helicopters flying off warships engaged in anti- piracy operations around

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Somali piracy and Islamic militancy reaches Australia

African Union Mission to Somalia

Somali piracy and Islamic militancy reaches Australia

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa

The recent arrests in Australia of several Somali-born Australian citizens once again demonstrate the global reach of this festering problem originating from the Horn of Africa.

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R.O.A.R.: Thoughts on the UN mission to prevent piracy off the Horn of Africa

R.O.A.R.

R.O.A.R.: Thoughts on the UN mission to prevent piracy off the Horn of Africa

By Wolfgang H. Thome

I have in the past expressed specific concerns on the situation along the Somali coastline and made specific recommendations to improve security of the sea-lanes in international waters.

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