Piracy off the coast of Somalia occurs in the Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, and Somali Sea, in Somali territorial waters and other surrounding places and has a long troubled history with …

On 13 March 2017, Aris 13, was hijacked by pirates in two skiffs a few miles off Alula, the northernmost town of Somalia in Puntland. It was the first hijacking of a large commercial …

Feb 6, 2024 · Somali pirates are back on the attack, with piracy around the Horn of Africa rising sharply in recent months and adding to concerns for shipping vessels, government forces and …

Dec 17, 2024 · An official says that the pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew off the northeastern coast of Somalia last month are demanding $10 million in ransom.

Feb 3, 2024 · Hijackers are once again targeting ships off Somalia's coast and a recent spike in attacks has brought back memories from more than a decade ago. That was when armed …

Dec 12, 2023 · In a recent analysis, we concluded that a range of anti-piracy measures had put a stop to Somali piracy. The measures fall into four main categories: capacity-building and the …

Mar 7, 2024 · The piracy crisis in Somalia has far-reaching consequences on a global scale, particularly in the realm of trade. Somali pirates wreak havoc on maritime trade by hijacking …

MOGADISHU, March 21 (Reuters) - As a speed boat carrying more than a dozen Somali pirates bore down on their position in the western Indian Ocean, the crew of a Bangladeshi-owned …

Sep 27, 2023 · Armed pirates hijacked ships as far away as 1,000 nautical miles from the Somali coast. They held the ships and crews for ransom. The World Bank estimates that Somali …

Apr 10, 2024 · Violence towards crew continues with 35 crew members taken hostage, nine kidnapped and one threatened. The Q1 report highlights the continued threat of Somali piracy …