Somali Pirates Attack French Naval Vessel

Somali pirates attacked the French warship La Somme in the Indian Ocean early Wednesday morning. The hijackers apparently thought the naval vessel was a cargo ship. When the French sailors fought back, the pirates fled in their two small boats. La Somme was able to overtake one of the pirate boats and captured five men.

Hopefully, the French government will have enough evidence against these pirates to prosecute them or at least turn them over to what exists of the Somali government for punishment.

by Planet Data