‘If you don’t stop, they’ll kill all of us’: Somali pirates are back with a vengeance

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   Somali piracy surges with hijackings and hostage-taking

   Somali pirates have resumed their attacks on ships, hijacking oil tankers and holding sailors hostage for ransom. The surge in piracy is attributed to economic calamity and the diversion of US naval attention due to the Iran war. Pirates have been holding crew members captive for months, with some being released after ransom payments.

   Why it matters

   Somali piracy had declined significantly since its peak in the 2010s, but recent events have emboldened pirates to return to the seas. The crisis has raised concerns about maritime security and the impact on global shipping.

   What is confirmed

   • Somali pirates are hijacking oil tankers and holding sailors hostage for ransom.
   • The surge in piracy is linked to economic calamity and the diversion of US naval attention due to the Iran war.
   • Pirates have been holding crew members captive for months.

   What to watch next

   • The release of hostages and ransom payments.
   • International naval response to the surge in piracy.
   • The impact on global shipping and oil prices.
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