Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2005.
Somalia
- Question
- Further to the Written Answers by the Lord Triesman on 19 October (WA 133) and 10 November (WA 111–2), what is their estimate of the number of vessels hijacked in Somali waters since the beginning of 2005; and whether they remain of the view that the long-term solution to piracy in these waters is a return to peace and good governance in Somalia.
- Answer
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According to information received by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office there have been 11 confirmed hijacks and 14 reported attacks on ships in Somali waters this year, as of 13 December.We indeed remain of the view that the long-term solution to piracy is a return to peace and good governance in Somalia.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 2979; 676 c287WA
- Session
- 2005-06
- Related items
- Subjects
- Politics and government Piracy Somalia
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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