NATO will start to combat piracy in the Horn of Africa military action (Figure)
Date:2011-09-01Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
an execution in the Gulf of Aden NATO warships escort mission on May 1, Somali pirates captured a ship mother ship.
Xinhua Lisbon on August 17 (Reporter Tong Bingqiang) 17, NATO Joint Command Lisbon, issued a communique announced that NATO will combat piracy in the Horn of Africa to conduct a military operation.
communique said that the name “Ocean Shield” operation by the command of NATO’s Joint Command Lisbon, located in northern British NATO General Staff of a daily monitoring of the implementation of tactical action. Second Fleet and NATO, Britain, Italy, Greece and Turkey, the United States one of four anti-torpedo boat destroyers and will participate in “Ocean Shield”.
communique said the action will be carried out immediately, but did not disclose how long it will be.
statement said, “Ocean Shield” NATO to combat piracy in the Horn of Africa in international efforts underway, will help to ensure navigation safety at sea the Horn of Africa.
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