UN okays trial of Somali pirates

At least five people die in Somalia in clashes between pirates fighting over a ransom paid for a recently released hostage, sources tell the BBC.

Four Thai fishermen thought to have been held by Somali pirates longer than any other captives have been freed, officials say.

A boat held by Somali pirates has been freed after a gun battle, fishermen and witnesses said yesterday, claiming several of the pirates were killed.

From left is Political Officer Delegation of the European Union Tom Vens,  Rear Admiral Commander Task Force 465 Jürgen zur Mühlen , and the Chargé d´Affaires a.i. Hans Koeppel of the German Embassy in  press conference for  the role of EUNAVFOR, its cooperation with Tanzania and the recently signed European Union-Tanzania  Transfer Agreement which allows to trial pirates, who are captured by European naval forces, in Tanzanians courts. The Chargé d´Affaires a.i. Hans Koeppel from...

From left is Political Officer Delegation of the European Union Tom Vens, Rear Admiral Commander Task Force 465 Jürgen zur Mühlen , and the Chargé d´Affaires a.i. Hans Koeppel of the German Embassy in press conference for the role of EUNAVFOR, its cooperation with Tanzania and the recently signed European Union-Tanzania Transfer Agreement which allows to trial pirates, who are captured by European naval forces, in...

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