Somali Pirate Issue

Since 1991, Somali has been at a state of war and the domestic situation is also in turbulence. Under the influence of anarchy, war and famine, Somali pirates activities has become more and more rampant. Even now, it has been a serious threat to the safety of international the channel that connecting the red sea and the Indian Ocean.

Somali ship raiding occurs mostly in the north somali, Aden. The gulf of Aden is located between Indian Ocean and the red sea. It is also an important place that connect the red sea and the Indian Ocean from the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean and the Atlantic sea. Thus, the strategic position is very important. Somali pirates hijacked ships and seized crews for chip, in order to get a ransom, which could amount up to millions of dollars.

Recent years, the activites of Somali pirates around the coastal waters increased significantly, the number of pirates has also increase to thousands from less than 100 in the past. Moreover, the organization also brings in most advanced equipments. According to the international maritime bureau statistics, Somali pirates have attacked more than 90 ships this year. At present, the Somali pirates still control more than 10 ships and 200 hostages.

The armed robbery behavior of Somali pirates has not only damaged the security situation in somali, but also become a threat to the maritime security of the international commercial flights. Under the proposal of France and the United States this June, authorizing foreign troops can enter in Somali to crack down the robbery behavior by the sea for 6 months.

The United Nations security council resolution 1838 was passed, calling for the concern about the safety of the people at sea where be actively disturbed by the pirates.At the same time, we should actively participate in the strike of Somali pirates action. Also, the European Union member states formally approved the European Union foreign ministers meeting to send ships and planes to the coast of somali and this is the first time in the European Union naval overseas military action.

At present, although many national naval forces have already been sent in Aden, as the pirates strengthen patrol activities range, secretive piracy action has not achieved significant results. However, I still hold the belief that the issue of Somali pirates could be addressed in the future.

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Key words:

Somali Pirates, gulf of Aden, security, national naval force

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Somali Pirate’s issue has become a headache in maritime areas. However this problem could be addressed in the future. What we should have now is the trust that we put on the international supporting navals.

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