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<p>Recorded acts of piracy have increased in South East Asia from 128 to 141 2014
and 2015. The UK is an active member of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating
Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia (ReCAAP) who work to combat piracy
in the region.</p><p>International action has suppressed piracy off the coast of Somalia
and there has not been a successful attack since 2012. However, the situation is reversible
and we remain vigilant. The UK hosts the headquarters of EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA
and NATO Operation Ocean Shield, and provides a Deputy Commander to the Combined Maritime
Forces. The UK also supports bilateral capacity building in East Africa through EUCAP
NESTOR and UN Office on Drugs and Crime.</p><p>The situation in the Gulf of Guinea
has remained stable over the last 10 years but there were 67 attacks in 2014. The
UK remains committed to supporting west African states build their capacity ashore
and at sea.</p>
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