The Nivose seized three other suspected pirates Thursday morning , the French military spokesman said , but released them the next day for lack of evidence . French navy seizes 11 pirates after they threaten navy vessel . In past three weeks , the Nivose has intercepted 24 suspected pirates . - The U.S. Navy captures a pirate ship in international waters off Somalia. Somalia has not had a stable government in place since 1991 .
French navy seizes 11 pirates after they threaten navy vessel . In past three weeks , the Nivose has intercepted 24 suspected pirates . - The U.S. Navy captures a pirate ship in international waters off Somalia. Somalia has not had a stable government in place since 1991 .