The European Union is considering expanding its anti-piracy operation to include Somali beaches.
The mission is currently limited to waters off the coast of Somalia. German Foreign Ministry spokesman Andreas Peschke said new rules of engagement "would only be considered to destroy pirate logistics on the beach, not deployment in the country". Peschke explained that a proposal will be submitted to the EU in January. At present, 200 people are being held hostage by Somali pirates.
Since the start of the EU's Atalanta mission, in December 2008, 2317 merchant seamen have been attacked by pirates. . .
Source: AGI
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