Topic: USS Ashland
All Content
-
Somali pirate gets 25-year sentence: Will it be a deterrent?
A federal judge sentenced a Somali man to 25 years in US prison for his role in the hijacking of a Danish merchant ship in late 2008. The Somali pirate is already serving time for an attempted attack on the USS Ashland last April.
-
What will US do with 15 Somali pirates after fatal hijacking?
In the past, the US has asked other nations, such as Kenya, to handle cases involving Somali pirates. But some expect a different strategy this time.
-
Eleven alleged Somali pirates indicted in US federal court
The alleged Somali pirates face charges of piracy and plunder, charges not typically heard – at least since the 18th century. What they thought were commercial vessels were actually US Navy warships. That was a big mistake.
-
Navy looks for ways other than armed patrols to fight Somali pirates
A top admiral says US Navy armed patrols can't chase Somali pirates indefinitely. Other ways must be found to get to the source of piracy off the coast of Somalia.
Become part of the Monitor community
36K on Facebook | 12K on Twitter | 2,250 on YouTube