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Piracy falling but seas off East and West Africa remain dangerous

Pirates in Somalia

Piracy on the world's seas has reached a five-year low, with 297 ships attacked in 2012, compared with 439 in 2011, the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureauglobal piracy report revealed today.

Worldwide figures were brought down by a huge reduction in Somali piracy, although East and West Africa remain the worst hit areas with 150 attacks in 2012.

Globally, 174 ships were boarded by pirates

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