UPI: Teenage pirates sentenced in Thai court

"A Western journalist at the trial reported that the three teenagers were not always referred to as pirates because of their circumstances. Defense lawyers said the Burmese boys, who had also spent time in Thai detention centers for illegal immigrants, had been sold to Thai fishing boat owners."

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U.S.: Fleets must upgrade to fight piracy

Committing to "best management practices" for commercial maritime fleets is key to battling piracy in the Horn of Africa region, a U.S. diplomat says

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