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India brings 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai to face trial over hijacking of bulk cargo ship | Oneindia
In a decisive move, India has transported 35 captured Somali pirates to Mumbai to face trial, following a daring rescue operation..
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, though the former of the two is the primary language spoken in the country. Most people in Somalia are Muslims, the majority of them being Sunni.
In a decisive move, India has transported 35 captured Somali pirates to Mumbai to face trial, following a daring rescue operation..