Pirates have seized a ship owned by a French company off the Nigerian coast, taking nine crew members hostage.
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The hostages are from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Indonesia. Piracy is common in Nigerian waters, often linked to militants targeting oil companies.
Militants attack vessels and strip them of valuables, taking hostages for ransom.
"We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose." - President Eisenhower, First Inaugural Address
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Nigerian Pirates: Capture a French Ship
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