Somali Pirates Hijack Yemeni Fishing Boat Off Somalia’s Coast, Crew Held Hostage

Somali Pirates Hijack Yemeni Fishing Boat Off Somalia’s Coast, Crew Held Hostage
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A Yemeni fishing boat has been hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Durdura, near Eyl, on the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia. According to EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, the incident took place on March 16 and has been officially classified as a hijacking.

Per reports, seven hijackers are aboard the fishing vessel, which has a crew of eight Somali nationals. Operation Atalanta, the European naval force responsible for monitoring maritime security in the region,...

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