Tag: captured pirates
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IMB concern over pirate payouts
ECHR decision sparks comments. IMB concerned over decision to compensate pirates The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has joined other maritime organisations in expressing concern over the decision to compensate convicted […]
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Suspected Torm pirates prosecuted
Despite compensation pay out, prosecution ongoing. Suspected Torm pirates prosecuted Denmark gave prosecuting nine Somali pirates who were accused of trying to hijack Torm Kansas. But right now the nine […]
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Seychelles, Japan in pirate transfer deal
Anti-piracy fight gains momentum as Japan and Seychelles sign exchange agreement By: John Lablache and Wanjohi Kabukuru A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Japan and Seychelles covering the conditions of transfer of suspected […]
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The moral high ground
Compensation payments to pirates cause furore. The moral high ground By Michael Grey from London Pirates around the world will be greatly heartened by the award for “moral damages” made […]
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Why pirates received compensation
Payments caused uproar, but the reasoning is simple. Why Somali pirates got damages from Strasbourg BY DAVID HART QC Ali Samatar and others v. France, 4 December 2014, ECtHR, Fifth Section,read judgment […]
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Mauritius frees suspected pirates
Release is a blow to anti-piracy efforts. Mauritius frees suspected Somali pirates Antananarivo – Twelve Somali men tried for piracy were acquitted Thursday in Mauritius for lack of evidence, court […]
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Somalia wants pirate prisoners home
Bid to bring convicted pirates back to the country. Somalia wants its pirates in Kenya jails sent home By Philip Mwakio MOMBASA COUNTY: The Somalia government now says it hopes […]
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Pirate prison on verge of closure
Electricity bills could force closure of Puntland pirate prison. Somalia: Danish-funded Prison facility in Puntland on verge of closure A 500-bed prison facility in the state capital of Garowe is […]
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Economic approach to maritime piracy
An economic approach to the control of maritime piracy is based on the general economic theory of law enforcement Economic approach to maritime piracy An economic approach to the control […]
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Last two Somalis get time in attack
Somali man convicted of piracy stood ready to launch a rocket-propelled grenade Last two Somalis get time in attack on Ashland By Tim McGlone The Virginian-Pilot A federal prosecutor said a […]
