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NATO: SNMG2 takes over counter piracy operations from SNMG1

London, UK - The exchange of responsibilities was conducted in the Red Sea yesterday

"Yesterday saw the handover of responsibility from Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) to SNMG2 for conducting counter piracy operations off Somalia as part of the ongoing Operation 'ALLIED PROTECTOR'. The exchange of responsibilities was conducted in the Red Sea to ensure a seamless transition, maintaining the pressure on the pirates. Having the two groups collocated is a relatively rare...

fra/pec - 1106487
Rome, Italy, 06/29/2009 05:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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