Somalia: UNSC urges “comprehensive response” to piracy
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 7 – Condemning the acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, the United Nations Security Council today called for a “comprehensive response”…
Nigerian oil rebels told to give peace talks a chance
Nigeria's government and community leaders on Monday urged militants not to resume attacks on pipelines in the country's oil-rich south but to give peace talks another chance. The Niger Delta…
Saudi led coalition closes all ports into Yemen-remaining open only for humanitarian supplies
Riyadh, Safar 17, 1439, November 06, 2017, SPA -- Following on what the Coalition had previously announced regarding the ballistic missiles launched by the Iranian-controlled Houthi militias from within Yemeni…
Niger Delta Avengers Promise a Return to Militancy
The Nigerian militant group known as the Niger Delta Avengers has proclaimed an end to a year-long ceasefire agreed with the Nigerian government, and has alluded to a desire to…
US ‘Red-flags’ Nigerian waters over serial piracy attacks
01 November 2017, Sweetcrude, Lagos — The United States of America, through its Maritime Administration has published a Maritime Alert warning ships to be wary when approaching Nigerian waters. According to…
1 Nov 17 – attack – 25NM SW Off Bonny Isl, Nigeria
On 1st November 2017 at 0925UTC, a Merchant vessel was attacked in psn 040300N 0070300E (near Port Harcourt, Nigeria). 2 pirates boarded the Merchant vessel, then left in 2 speedboats…
3 pirates arrested after attempted hijack of cargo ship
Police arrested five pirates on Monday in connection with Saturday’s incident in which they had attempted to hijack a cargo ship from Bangladesh. In the wee hours on Saturday, the…
30 Oct 17 – armed robbery – Singapore Strait, approximately 6.5 nm North East of Terumbu Betata, Batam Island, Indonesia
On 30 Oct 17, the master of tanker, GP T2 reported to the Singapore Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) that at about 0142 hrs, five perpetrators armed with knives boarded…
Nigeria: Govt Contracts $186m Waterways Security to Israeli Firm
The Federal Government yesterday said it had contracted the security of the nation's waterways to an Israeli security firm at the cost of $186 million. Disclosing this in Lagos, at the…
27 Oct 17 – suspicious approach – 40NM Off Sao Tome
On 27 October 2017 at 1617UTC, MT reported 5 speed boats in position 00 41.8N – 006 03.6E (34NM off SAO TOME). Each boat had 2 POB with green clothing.…
Under the Radar: Security in the Sulu Sea is set to improve
The region of the Sulu Sea, just last year branded the ‘New Somalia’, is benefiting from a new trilateral security initiative. However, key challenges remain. Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines launched…
23 die in Somalia hotel suicide bomb attack by jihadists two weeks after blast killed 350
A suicide car bomb exploded outside a popular hotel in Somalia’s capital on Saturday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 30, while gunfire could be heard inside,…
Nigerian military to deploy seven ships, 37 gunboats for Operation Octopus Grip in Niger Delta
The Nigerian military said thursday that it was commencing a fresh operation, codenamed Operation Octopus Grip, in the waterways and creeks of the Niger Delta. Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval…
Video: U.S. Navy Assists Iranian Sailors After Pirate Attack
Sailors from the guided-missile USS Howard (DDG-83) came to the aide to the crew of an Iranian fishing dhow that came under attack by pirates south of the island of Socotra near…
25 Oct 17 – attack – 60NM SSW off Bonny Isl, Nigeria – update
On 25th October 2017 at 2005UTC, a Merchant vessel is under attack in psn 03°35,5N 006°49,2E (200/Bonny Island/50Nq Nigeria). Mariners are advised to exercise caution in this area. Update: Two…
24 Oct 17 – attack – IVO Socotra Isl
On 24 October 2017, a Wooden Vessel in position: 1150.0N 05435.0E, (IVO SOCOTRA ISLAND) was attacked by Pirates. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area. Source:…
Navy to deploy aircraft, warships to check China along critical sea lines
Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Tuesday gave his stamp of approval to a new deployment pattern that seeks to position mission-ready Indian warships and aircraft along critical sea lanes…
Philippine troops arrive at their barracks to reinforce fellow troops following the siege by Muslim militants Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in the outskirts of Marawi city in southern Philippines. Muslim extremists abducted a Catholic priest and more than a dozen churchgoers while laying siege to a southern Philippine city overnight, burning buildings, ambushing soldiers and hoisting flags of the Islamic State group, officials said Wednesday. President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in the southern third of the nation and warned he would enforce it harshly. (AP Photo)
Philippines Faces New Fights After Declaring End to War Against Muslim Insurgents
The end of a five-month war against Islamic State-backed Muslim rebels in the Philippines is now challenging the government to stop any retaliatory strikes and pay a multi-million dollar reconstruction…
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