New Taiwanese sanctions for Philippines

Taiwan has imposed more sanctions on the Philippines, despite an apology from the Philippine president for the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters.

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‘animal on display’

Jessica Buchanan recalls the moment she was seized by Somali pirates.  ”Yelling, screaming, hitting windshields with AK-47s. Guns in my face.” Woman abducted by Somali

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Taiwan ultimatum to Philippines

The govt. of Taiwan has given the Philippines until Wednesday to apologise for the death of a Taiwanese fisherman fired on by the Philippine coastguard. Taiwan ultimatum to Philippines over fisherman's ...

‘systemic failings’

A report into a Hong Kong boat crash which killed 39 people says "systemic failings" in the marine department contributed to the accident last year. Hong Kong boat crash report finds ...

Anti-Piracy Ban Hits Shipbuilders

Small cargo boats are prohibited from sailing south of Oman, effectively blocking trade not only to Somalia but other African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Yemen India's ...

Piracy survivors’ group backs new film

The Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) is backing the film A Hijacking, which it describes as “brutally accurate in its depiction of the horror inflicted on the victims of ...

MV Blida Crew Members Win

The vessel which was hijacked by pirates off Somalia and held in captivity for almost a year was sold at US$1,000,000 following a petition by the crew members. MV Blida Crew ...

Rescued MV Iceberg crew not paid

A cargo-ship crew held captive and tortured by Somali pirates for nearly three years have been paid no wages since before the hijack. Dubai's rescued MV Iceberg crew have not been ...

Freeing the Iceberg 1

In this article Roelf van Heerden, the commander of the ground force, gives an exclusive first-hand account of the operation to free the Iceberg 1 hostages. South African-led operation frees hostages from ...

Britons linked to Somali pirate kidnap

The Times of London says a secret section of a United Nations report has linked British citizens with the abduction of Paul and Rachel Chandler. Report: UN document links Britons to ...
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