Is it illegal according to International Law for merchant ships to carry guns and ammunition?
A [Donna Hopkins]: No, it is not illegal for merchant ships to carry guns and ammunition. It may difficult, however for merchant ships to enter ports around the world if they are carrying arms. Each country has its own laws and policies on arms entering seaports. CO.NX Administrator (Tim): The U.S. Department of State also has an online community to discuss international affairs at http://co-nx.state.gov. Q: [IRC Abidjan]: Don’t you think that diplomacy has failed and will still fail in this fight? A [Donna Hopkins]: On the contrary, I think diplomacy is very important in building a shared understanding of the challenges presented by piracy. It is through diplomacy that countries agree to come together to take important steps, like agreeing that affected countries should prosecute suspected pirates in their domestic courts. Comment [Tchello KASSE]: Good morning every body. I just arrived Q: [Edith]: Has the US government approached the government of India on safeguarding the Indian Oce
