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Puntland raises alarm over possible foreign role in Somali piracy resurgence

The Puntland administration in northeastern Somalia has suggested that foreign actors may be involved in a renewed uptick in piracy off the region’s coast, according to local outlet Garowe Online, which first reported the warning. Puntland authorities have not publicly named any specific state or group, but the alert underscores mounting concern in the semi-autonomous […]

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Two ships hijacked off Yemen and Somalia; 22 Indian crew members reported safe

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Two commercial vessels have been hijacked in separate incidents off the coast of Yemen and Somalia, with all 22 Indian crew members aboard reported safe, according to Daily Pioneer. The incidents highlight the persistent dangers facing merchant shipping in one of the world’s most strategically important and historically volatile maritime corridors. The waters between the

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Eight Armed Men Hijack Commercial Cargo Ship Off Somali Coast

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Eight armed men have seized control of a commercial cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, according to monitors tracking maritime activity, as reported by AllAfrica citing Deutsche Welle. The incident underscores a renewed wave of piracy in waters that carry a significant share of global seaborne trade between Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

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Second Tanker Hijacked off Yemen in Three Months as Somali Piracy Resurges

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A commercial tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Yemen by suspected Somali pirates, marking the second such incident in roughly three months and reinforcing concerns that piracy is once again gaining a foothold in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive waterways. A Pattern of Attacks The vessel was seized in waters where

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