Filipinos held by Somali pirates
A chemical tanker with at least 21 Filipino crew members on board has been hijacked by Somali pirates, according to maritime officials.
The ship was in the Gulf of Aden, en route to Asia, when it was seized on Monday afternoon.
There have been dozens of attacks and hijackings in the region this year, making it one of the most dangerous sea lanes in the world.
The EU is launching an anti-piracy security operation in the area.
Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7721445.stm, 11 Nov 2008
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