Somalia
Families of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates demand release, warn of hunger strike
KARACHI: After nearly 140 days in captivity, the families of 10 Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates took to the streets of…
Topic
Pirates
East-Africa
Puntland State of Somalia Accuses Somalia and Türkiye of Paying Pirates After MV LUTUF Freed
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State has challenged Somalia’s account of the release of the MV LUTUF, alleging that ransom payments by the…
West-Africa
Pakistan Says Global Maritime Rules Bar Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not pay a ransom for 10 sailors held by Somali pirates, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Saturday, citing…
Somalia
Puntland State says Somali officials called pirates, facilitated ransom for hijacked MV LUTUF
Somalia: Puntland State alleges federal officials negotiated ransom with pirates holding MV LUTUF AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s Ministry of Security has…
Central-Africa
Somali Officials Say Pirates Release Turkish Vessel After Seizure
Somali and Turkish forces have retaken the MV LUTUF after pirates seized the Turkish vessel off Somalia’s coast, Somalia’s Defense Ministry said…
Central-Africa
Puntland State accuses Türkiye of deadly strike off Nugaal coast after pirates seize M/V Lutuf
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State authorities have blamed Türkiye for a series of deadly strikes off Somalia’s Nugaal coast after pirates seized…
Somalia
IMO urges action as Somali pirates hold more than 90 seafarers
More than 90 seafarers remain captive after a fresh wave of Somali pirate attacks, prompting IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez to demand their…
East-Africa
Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker Off Yemen in Latest Maritime Attack
A tanker carrying oil products has been hijacked off Yemen by Somali pirates, marking the sixth seizure of a commercial vessel since…
Central-Africa
Six Indians Among 10 Crew Members Aboard Cargo Ship Hijacked by Somali Pirates
Six Indians are among the 10 crew members aboard a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship seized by pirates off Somalia’s Puntland State coast earlier…
Central-Africa
Official Says Pirates Hijacked Cargo Ship Carrying Turkish Weapons Off Somalia’s Coast
A cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons was seized by pirates off Somalia’s Puntland State coast, with its 10-member crew and cargo taken…
Somalia
Somali pirates demand $3 million for release of 10 hostages
Somali pirates are seeking a $3 million ransom for 10 Pakistani sailors held since April, reviving fears over a maritime threat that…
