Monday, May 18, 2009

Somalia: Malaysia urges UN to take lead role in fighting piracy off Somalia

Malaysia said the United Nations must take a leading role in combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia.

Hijacking of ships in the gulf has reached an unprecedented level with pirates holding at least 19 ships and more than 250 sailors currently.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said on Monday that Somalian piracy has become "a scourge comparable to other major acts of crime".

In a speech given to inaugurate a two-day conference on sea piracy, Anifah said "the UN must take the leading role" to find a solution to the problem.

Source: Gulf news

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