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Indonesian pirate attacks prompt oil ship terrorist warnings
Armed pirates hit Indonesia oil port three times in a week, attacks may be linked to terrorism. (From Friday but may not have ben covered)Armed pirates have struck three times in a week at one of Indonesia's main oil exporting ports, prompting the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) to issue a strong warning to shipping in the area. The ocean crime watchdog said Friday that an oil tanker, a bulk carrier and a container ship were targeted at Balikpapan, with one of the attacks resulting in a crew member being taken hostage. The latest attacks came as Asian governments tried to step up action to counter growing violence at sea amid concerns that some incidents could have links to global terrorism. Some security experts say there is growing evidence linking ship piracy and terrorism, and they warn that radical Islamist groups could attack an oil tanker, port, or strategic waterway like the Malacca Straits with severe consequences. Posted by: Mark Espinola 2004-11-15 |
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