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Hostage captain: Arming crew not enough to ward off pirates (AP)

30/04/2009 18:25:25 Yahoo
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Puntland marine forces arrange two white coffins containing the remains of slain Somali pirates to the mainland at the northern port town of Bosasso, April 30, 2009. The U.S. Navy handed over on Thursday three dead bodies of pirates they killed during the April 12 rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, local officials said. REUTERS/Abdiqani Hassan (SOMALIA CONFLICT SOCIETY)AP - Commercial ships working pirate-infested waters should be protected by an armed corps of senior officers backed by the government, Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips told Congress Thursday, emphasizing all must operate under a clear chain of command.


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