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Pirates Attack Cruise Ship
The Seabourn Spirit is attacked by pirates while off the coast of Somalia. The pirates used speed boats. Fire missles and grenades at the ship. The crew were prepared and returned fire. No one was hurt or killed. -
Mogadishu Falls
Somalia and Ethiopia attempt and succed with taking over Mogadishu.
Mogadishu: Mogadishu, known locally as Xamar is the largest city in Somalia and the nation's capital. Located in the coastal Banaadir region on the Indian Ocean, the city has served as an important port for centuries. -Wikipedia -
Somali Pirates Captured!!!
Members of the Indian Navy captured pirates off the Gulf of Aden. Pirates were trying to gain control of ship but their plan failed. Indian Navy confiscated many weapons. -
Navy SEALS Save Captain
Captain of Maersk Alabama was rescud after he was held captive by the pirates. The captain was hostage for many days before the Navy SEALS killed his captors. -