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somali pirates
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Captain Phillips
13 Nov 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
In an age dominated by superheroes, it’s always refreshing to hear about real-life heroes. You know, those people who see an opportunity to step in and have the courage to follow through. Captain Richard Phillips is one such person, who made headlines worldwide when the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama container vessel he was captaining became […]
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Recession Hits Somalian Pirates: Kingpin Quits As Hijackings Dry Up
11 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s tough for everybody at the moment. It’s harder to get a home loan, increase your credit limit, or to hijack a supertanker. That’s the word from Somali pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan — also known as “Afweyne,” or “Big Mouth” – who is quitting the game.
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South African Pirates Survivor Arrested In Home Drugs Raid
10 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier this year, Debbie Calitz and her former boyfriend, Bruno Pelizzari, made international headlines after they were released from captivity in Somalia. The pair were held captive, and sold between various pirate gangs, over the course of nearly two years before that.
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Two South Africans Freed From Somali Pirates After Being Held For Almost Two Years
21 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Somalia’s Defense Minister announced today that a South African man and woman, who were captured by Somali pirates 20 months ago, have finally been released.
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