EU deal paves way for pirates to stand trial in Mauritius

摘要

The fightback against Somali piracy made progress in mid-July with the signing of a transfer agreement between Mauritius and the European Union. This will allow the transfer to Mauritius of Somali citizens suspected of piracy who are caught on the high seas by the EU Navfor Atalanta anti-piracy force. The suspects can then be tried, sentenced and imprisoned on the island, at least until they can be transferred to prisons in Somalia. The agreement with Mauritius follows a similar accord with Seychelles.