Mogadishu, Oct 31, 2026 (AFP) - Somali pirates hijack Iranian fishing vessel

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2026-10-31

Armed pirates have hijacked an Iranian fishing boat off the northeastern Somali coast, the European Union Naval Force and security sources in Puntland said on Saturday. Somali piracy has seen a resurgence, with at least 15 attacks reported since April, the highest number since 2013. The vessel, named Azini, was seized at 0900 GMT on October 29 off the Somali coast, between the coastal towns of Bandar Beyla and Xaafun in the semi-autonomous region......

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