‘Attractive target’: U.N. tells merchant ships NOT to arm against pirates despite 90 sailors held hostage
A United Nations agency told countries to “strongly discourage” merchant ship crews from acquiring firearms to defend against piracy, despite 90 sailors being held hostage by Somali pirates.
The agency argued that carrying arms on board ships may encourage attackers to use more dangerous weapons, escalating the situation.
Source: Wnd.com · Daily Caller News Foundation
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