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October 11, 2011 · about 15 years ago

Italy to Use Armed Guards On Board Merchant Ships

Italy is to station military forces on its merchant vessels to guard against attacks by Somali pirates, shipping sources said on Tuesday, … By Barry Moody (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 11, 2011;

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Italy is to station military forces on its merchant vessels to guard against attacks by Somali pirates, shipping sources said on Tuesday, …

By Barry Moody ( Reuters )

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Source: Reuters, October 11, 2011;

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