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> Why not simply say “Somali piracy”

The audio is referencing geographical locations, so saying “Somali piracy” alone doesn’t provide a geographical location (since Somali piracy could take place anywhere).

So the quote would need to change to something like:

“[…] to the relative quiet of Somali piracy in Somalia’s waters”

…which is extremely clunky.

Can you suggest an acceptable version, that still does the job of referencing the geographical location?

> It is the piracy that is afflicting them

That’s not what the phrase says. It says piracy is afflicting the waters. It’s describing the condition of the waters.

How would you propose changing this wording?