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Monday, April 20, 2009

Belgian navy joins fight against piracy

Karel Doorman classA Belgian navy ship is on its way to fight piracy off Somalia, as part of international efforts to stop a growing number of attacks on commercial vessels.

Somali gunman yesterday seized a Belgian ship and its 10 crew; also yesterday, Dutch commandos freed 20 Yemeni hostages captured by pirates.

The Belgian frigate is stopping off in Britain to learn more about combat techniques at sea.

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