FREED MV FAINA SHIP TO OFFLOAD TANKS IN KENYAN PORT

jacking incident, will Friday offload its cargo of tanks and weapons at the Kilindini Harbor in Mombasa, Kenya. Assistant Defense Minister David Musila says the ship's cargo, comprising 33 refurbished Soviet era T-72 tanks and at least 14,000 rounds of ammunition, will be offloaded and dispatched by rail to the Kahawa Garrison in Nairobi. Speaking shortly after the vessel docked at Kilindini Harbour on Thursday, Musila said the weapons will be used by Kenya's tank battalions, and re-affirmed that the consignment belonged to the Kenyan military, contrary to allegations that the shipment was destined for Southern Sudan. Government Spokesman Dr. Alfred Mutua echoed his remarks, saying the use of the weapons by the Kenyan military would be open to scrutiny by the media and other interested parties.Dr. Mutua said Kenya was opposed to ransom payments and had played no part in the negotiations and payment of approximately 250 million shillings (us$3.145 million) to the pirates. ..more..http://www.namnewsnetwork.org/v2/read.php?id=73847