
Oil Tanker Hijacked Off Yemen Coast, Taken Towards Somalia
An oil tanker was reportedly hijacked by armed individuals off the coast of Yemen and subsequently directed towards Somali waters. This incident has raised concerns about a potential resurgence of piracy in the region.
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Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
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The incident marks at least the fourth vessel hijacking near Somalia in recent weeks.
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Yeme's coast guard stated that the tanker’s location had been identified and efforts were underway to track it, take necessary measures to recover it, and ensure the safety of its crew.
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Reports of multiple hijackings off the coast of Somalia are raising fears that piracy may be reviving after a relative lull over the past decade. Increased traffic round the Horn of Africa amid the war in the Middle East, along with the diversion of naval forces, could be creating more opportunities for pirates to strike.
By Anne-Marie Bissada
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