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2008-04-16 Africa Horn

Somali pirates who held yacht face trial in France

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Posted by Fred 2008-04-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Well, this is a long way from an ideal outcome (i.e. they only caught six, those six are still breathing, and their village is not yet a smoldering ruin) - but it is at least a credible movement in the right direction.

Evidently there is at least a trace of testicular fortitude somewhere within the French government. My hat is off to them for at least making some kind of effort.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2008-04-16 02:02|| 2008-04-16 02:02|| Front Page Top

#2 The usual suspects declare this extra-territorial act a French "war crime" in 5... 4... 3...

Posted by Excalibur 2008-04-16 09:00|| 2008-04-16 09:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Those arrested were just part of the pirate crew, and some of the ransom was recovered with them.

Ok, you guys take your cut and go thataway. Me and Lefty here will stash most of the boodle and meet you later...

Posted by Chief Running Gag">Chief Running Gag 2008-04-16 10:54|| 2008-04-16 10:54|| Front Page Top

#4 We need a pic of the guillotine for this article.

Al

Posted by Frozen Al 2008-04-16 11:52|| 2008-04-16 11:52|| Front Page Top

#5 "boat hijacking, kidnapping and confinement in an organized gang with ransom payment" which carries a maximum life sentence.
Unfortunately, Al, France,and all of the EU is too sophisticated these days to use the guillotine.

Posted by Rambler in California">Rambler in California 2008-04-16 16:35|| 2008-04-16 16:35|| Front Page Top

#6 They'll probably end up on generous govt. benefits in a Paris "no-go" neighborhood.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-04-16 23:00|| 2008-04-16 23:00|| Front Page Top

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