A picture released by the French army off the Somalian coast shows pirates and hostages on the boat, the Tanit, that was seized by Somali pirates on April 4. French commandos Friday stormed the yacht in an operation that left one French hostage and two gunmen dead.(AFP/Ecpad)From ABC News:
As America Considers Anti-Piracy Options, Business Keeps Booming for Somali Hijackers
A U.S. ship carrying food aid foiled an attack by Somali pirates this morning, the latest known attempted hijack by pirates who continue to thumb their noses at the world. U.S. officials told ABC News that the Liberty Sun evaded the pirates' attack off the coast of Somalia. The ship is said to be heading to its port destination of Mombassa. The Navy responded to a call for help by the Liberty Sun, which is carrying food aid for CARE and the World Food Programme.
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