Who Makes the Biggest Profit from Somali Piracy

question 11

Multiple Choice

Who makes the biggest profit from Somali piracy?

• A) the government of Somalia
• B) the victimized shipping companies themselves
• C) the British Navy that protects the waters where pirates operate
• D) the insurance company,Lloyd's of London

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