Indian Navy Rescues 17 Crew of Ex-MV Ruen, 35 Somali Pirates Surrender | Oneindia News
Witness the incredible 40-hour operation by the Indian Navy as they rescue 17 crew members from the clutches of Somali pirates..
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is situated on the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands. Hot conditions prevail year-round, with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall. Somalia has an estimated population of around 17.1 million, of which over 2 million live in the capital and largest city Mogadishu. It has been described as Africa's most culturally homogeneous country. Around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis, who have historically inhabited the country's north. Ethnic minorities are largely concentrated in the south. The official languages of Somalia are Somali and Arabic. Most people in the country are Muslims, the majority of them Sunni.
Witness the incredible 40-hour operation by the Indian Navy as they rescue 17 crew members from the clutches of Somali pirates..
Watch as the Indian Navy takes swift action to thwart Somali pirates' attempt to utilize the hijacked ex-MV Ruen vessel for piracy...