US EditionSuspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns about growing Somali piracy
- A European naval force detained six suspected pirates after they fired upon an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, possibly linked to increased piracy attacks from Somalia.
- The pirates targeted the tanker from a boat carrying weapons and ladders, but the crew retaliated.
- The pirates fled after the exchange of fire, and the European naval force apprehended the suspects with injuries from their skiff.
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Suspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns about growing Somali piracy
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A European naval force has detained six suspected pirates after they opened fire on an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden. The incident on Friday is likely part of a growing number of piracy attacks that are emanating from Somalia. Authorities say the suspected pirates opened fire on a tanker and its security team fired back. The EU force later detained six suspected pirates and were t…
Suspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns about growing Somali piracy
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A European naval force has detained six suspected pirates after they opened fire on an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden. The incident on Friday is likely part of a growing number of piracy attacks that are emanating from Somalia. Authorities say the suspected pirates
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