SOO MAAL Posted January 31, 2006 Somalia is world's new pirate capital By Sebastien Berger in Bangkok (Filed: 31/01/2006) The pirate-infested coast of Somalia has taken over from the Malacca Straits as the world's most dangerous stretch of water, the International Maritime Bureau reveals today. Its annual report into global piracy shows that attacks in the seaway between Malaysia and Sumatra fell from 38 to 12 in 2005. But from only two attacks in 2004, a total of 35 were recorded off the Horn of Africa, with unparalleled violence a common feature. Operating in small boats from mother ships, Somali pirates have seized vessels as far as 400 miles from the shore, halting them with rocket-propelled grenades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
