Obama praises rescue effort, pirates vow revenge

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-13-2009 13:37

US President Barack Obama has officially released an announcement commenting on the rescue of US Captain Robert Phillips.

Obama says he is pleased with the successful rescue. He also says he is proud of the efforts of the US military and the many other departments that helped make it happen.

Kenyan police officers escort suspected Somali pirates  in the Kenyan coastal town of Mombasa April 8, 2009. REUTERS/Joseph Okanga

President Obama says the US will strengthen cooperation with the international community to halt the rise of piracy in Somalia.

Meanwhile a pirate calling himself Hussein told Reuters by satellite phone that Somali pirates are vowing to avenge the shooting of their comrades. He also said they would avenge a French military assault attempt to rescue a yacht on Friday. Two pirates were shot dead, and three others were captured in the French rescue operation.

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