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Monday, February 14, 2011

S.Africa deploys warship to fight piracy

SAS MendiSouth Africa has deployed a frigate to the Mozambique Channel off east Africa to help fight the southward creep of piracy, the public broadcaster SABC reported Sunday.

The deployment marks the first time South Africa has sent a ship to take part in anti-piracy operations, and follows international pressure on the key regional player to step up its role in the fight against piracy.

The ship, the SAS Mendi, will join five other frigates and 18 smaller boats in the operation, SABC said.

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