The United Nations says the 111 pirate attacks that took place last year in the sea corridor linking the Suez Canal and the Indian Ocean represent an increase of nearly 200 percent over 2007.

• 联合国表示，去年在这条连接苏伊士运河和印度洋的海上通道共发生111起海盗袭击事件。这比2007年增加了将近200%25。