Tag: UN

  • UN concerned over Libya

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    Oil and weapon smuggling a major concern. Libya needs international maritime force to help stop illicit oil, weapons – UN experts Libyan authorities are unable to halt the illicit trade […]

  • UN okays ship inspections off Somalia

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    Move could also theoretically impact PMSC floating armouries.  UN authorises ship inspections near Somalia The United Nations Security Council authorised the inspection of boats suspected of carrying illegal shipments of […]

  • UN chief urges sustained piracy effort

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    Pirates still holding at least 37 hostage.  UN political chief urges sustained efforts to combat piracy off Somali coast The UN political chief on Wednesday called for a long-term solution […]

  • E. Africa tries to stem heroin tide

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    Region is a key smuggling route for Afghan heroin. East Africa seeks help to stem surge in heroin smuggling: U.N By Drazen Jorgic NAIROBI (Reuters) – East African states worried by […]

  • N. Korea shells near S. Korea ship

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    North Korea has fired shells into disputed waters near a South Korean warship North Korea ‘shells near South Korea warship’ North Korea has fired shells into disputed waters near a […]

  • Britain earmarks $3.56M for anti-piracy

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    Britain says it has earmarked $3.56 million to support U.N. anti-piracy efforts that seek to build prisons and upgrade the justice system in Somalia. Britain earmarks $3.56M for anti-piracy LONDON, […]

  • China calls for more int’l cooperation in combating Somali piracy

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    UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19, 2012 (Xinhua via COMTEX) — China Monday called on the international community to strengthen communication and coordination in further combating Somali piracy. Wang Min, Chinese deputy […]

  • Colombia Considers Withdrawing from Bogotá Pact Signed at the UN

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    Bogota, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government is considering withdrawing from the Bogotá Pact, signed in 1948 and ratified 20 years later, recognizing the jurisdiction of the International Court […]

  • UN calls for tougher prosecution of pirates

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    Acknowledging that international cooperation had helped bring about a sharp reduction in attacks at sea, the Security Council stressed the need for comprehensive action to eradicate piracy and condemned in […]

  • Anti-Piracy Gains Can Easily Be Reversed

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    Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, delivered by Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson to the Security Council debate on maritime piracy as a threat to international peace and security, in […]

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