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Id | 5,485,100 |
Latitude | 6.35 |
Longitude | 2.4333 |
Country | Benin |
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Description | An Italian-owned tanker, the RBD Anema e Core, was attacked and boarded by suspected pirates yesterday (24 July) in the waters off the coast of Benin. The attack took place approximately 23 nautical miles south of the countrys commercial capital and largest port of Cotonou. The Anema e Core was carrying a cargo of fuel and was manned by a crew of 23, including 20 Filipino seamen, when it came under attack by a group of at least three suspected pirates. |
Start Date | 01-Jan-11 |
End Date | |
Precision | 3.0 |
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ADM 1 Name | Littoral |
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ADM 2 Name | Cotonou |
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Armed Conflict | 45BEN - Violence against civilians |