Somali pirate attacks sharply down in November

The number of hijackings by Somali pirates was sharply down last month compared to the same period last year.The latest figures provided by the European Naval Force show just 12 attempted pirate attacks in November 2011, compared to 35 last year.BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner says this is partly the result of the growing number of armed guards on board ships.But at least 200 hostages are still being held in or just off Somalia.Our correspondent says Somali pirates appear to be finding

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