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Somalia pirates: EU approves attacks on land bases (BBC)
Somalia pirates: EU approves attacks on land bases23 March 2012 Last updated at 11:48 ET
The European Union has agreed to expand its mission against Somali pirates, by allowing military forces to attack land targets as well as those at sea.
In a two-year extension of its mission, EU defence ministers agreed warships could target boats and fuel dumps.
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner says the move is a significant step-up in operations, but one that also risks escalation.
Up to 10 EU naval ships are currently on patrol off the Horn of Africa.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17487767
