Sunday, April 6, 2008

Pirates of the sea

It could be the title of an action movie but this a true story. A french cruising ship has been taken over by pirates. You think the best stories you find at the theatre but sometimes life makes it more unbelievable. The ship is since last Friday under control of the pirates. French ministry of defense tried to take contact with the pirates but without success. That means we don't know why they did it neither their request. The ministry says they follow the ship thanks to satelites so they have a clear image of what is happening on board. Military follows from far the ship which is sailing south of Somalia. The Prime Minister informs that the priority is to keep safe the 32 people on board, mostly Frenchs. All this seems a bit strange but we can't help wondering why is sailing a luxury cruising boat in front of a country, certainly one of the poorest of the world. Who's provoquing who ? Let's hope for a happy end.

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