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2008-10-15 Africa Horn

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Posted by Alaska Paul 2008-10-15 17:24|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 I say it again, "Q" ships.

Posted by Total War 2008-10-15 17:35|| 2008-10-15 17:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Govt allows Indian Navy to patrol Somali waters

The Indian government has finally allowed the Indian Navy to patrol Somali waters to ensure that the safety of Indian sailors is not compromised.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the government said, "Neighbouring powers and international agencies are working with India to free the sailors."

On Tuesday, Somali pirates set an ultimatum of 48 hours for paying ransom for the release of the 18 Indian sailors onboard the hijacked MT Stolt Valor.

The angry families have been demanding proactive action from the government and want the Navy to patrol the Somalian gulf in order to escort the ship back and avoid clashes with the pirates, as it could prove counter productive.

Seema Goyal, wife of captain of the ship Prabhat Goyal said she do not know which door to knock and collect the money.

"Assurances don't work. This is the time when I want help from any quarter and solve the matter," she added.

Posted by john frum 2008-10-15 17:47|| 2008-10-15 17:47|| Front Page Top

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