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Analysis: Somali piracy a menace to relief.

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| April 19, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2005 United Press International. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: JASON MOTLAGH

WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- The United States has not struck a deal with Somalia to conduct anti-piracy patrols off its coast U.S. officials said Tuesday, dismissing a claim by the Somali prime minister, who has repeatedly called for help as attacks hinder humanitarian aid deliveries to the drought-plagued region.

"The Somali government did not talk to the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy has no agreement with the Somali government," said Lt. Commander Charlie Brown, spokesperson for the Bahrain-based fifth fleet which has already tracked Somali pirates in International waters in the Indian Ocean.

The State Department confirmed in a statement that no contracts or agreements had been negotiated, saying it had only…

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