Last week German fighter ships thwarted an attempted Somali pirate hijacking and now China has sent two destroyers to escort and protect its merchant ships. Chris Hogg, a reporter for the BBC, is in Beijing covering this aspect of the story.
It has been two weeks since a British couple was released by pirates after being held hostage for more than a year. But now are we learning about the role of a Somali refugee played in the securing the couple’s freedom. The World’s Laura Lynch has more.
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with William Langewiesche, International Correspondent for Vanity Fair, about the rise in pirate activity off the coast of Somalia. The country is next to one of the world busiest international shipping routes.
David McGuffin reports from a Canadian ship in pirate-infested waters off the coast of Somalia. Canada is stepping up efforts to combat pirates in the region.
