EU force will take over the role of escorting U.N. World Food Program vessels . Role includes `` protection of vulnerable vessels cruising off the Somali coast '' Pirates have attacked almost 100 vessels off Somalia 's coast this year . The United Nations has said that piracy is a major threat to international peace and security in the Horn of Africa region, which hosts more than half of Africa's population.
EU force will take over the role of escorting U.N. World Food Program vessels . Role includes `` protection of vulnerable vessels cruising off the Somali coast '' Pirates have attacked almost 100 vessels off Somalia 's coast this year . Warships from U.S. , India , Russia and Malaysia also patrol region .