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How should piracy be tackled?

More than 120 attacks by pirates have been reported off the coast of Somalia this year and more than a dozen vessels with about 280 sailors on board are currently being held in Somali waters. More and more Somalis are said to be becoming involved in piracy because of the money that can be made from the huge ransoms paid by ship owners. How do you think piracy should be tackled? Just what is the cost of piracy?

Published: 16 Dec 2008 06:46 GMT
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