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A l'occasion d'une réunion du Conseil de sécurité sur la piraterie au large de la Somalie, le Secrétaire général adjoint aux affaires politiques, Jeffrey FELTMAN, a souligné mercredi les progrès réalisés contre ce fléau mais a jugé qu'il fallait aider la Somalie à développer ses institutions pour s'assurer que ces progrès perdurent.

Security Council voices concern over maritime piracy in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea.

The Security Council today called for a comprehensive regional approach to combat the threat of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, and reiterated its call on Member States to prosecute perpetrators in accordance with international laws.

15th May - Earlier today, following the decision taken on 23 March 2012 by the Council of the European Union to allow the EU Naval Force to take disruption action against known pirate supplies on the shore, EU forces conducted an operation to destroy pirate equipment on the Somali coastline.

While noting the progress made to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, the United Nations political chief today said that a sustained long-term solution must include the presence of effective Government and State institutions that provide basic services and alternative ways for people to make a living.