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6 suspected Somali pirates transferred to Seychelles |24 November 2017

 

 

 

Six suspected Somali pirates have been transferred to Seychelles for possible trial based on an agreement with the European Naval Force Operation Atlanta (EU NAVFOR).

They arrived yesterday morning.

The suspects were apprehended by Italian navy frigate ITS Virginio Fasan after they attacked a Seychelles-flagged 52-tonne container ship and a fishing vessel last week. The incident took place over a 24-hour period from Friday November 18 to Saturday November 19.

Raymond St Ange, the acting superintendent of prisons, said the pirates have been transferred to Seychelles based on an agreement with the European Naval Force Operation Atlanta (EU NAVFOR).

“The agreement allows us to initiate prosecution during any act of piracy. But prosecution will depend on evidence analysed by the office of the Attorney General,” said Mr St Ange.

Mr St Ange noted that a delegation from Somalia will be arriving in the country to discuss the issue of piracy.

Presently there are 15 Somali detainees in the Seychelles’ main prison facility at Montagne Posée.

 

 

 

 

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