Arms race? Somali pirates, tankers up their game

Started by NewsCaster, Feb 22, 2012, 03:05 AM

NewsCaster

Greater use of private armed security guards on ships and a much tougher approach by international navies is beginning to work, some officials say. But others worry they may be  fuelling a growing arms race, ramping up the conflict and producing a rising human and financial cost.

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