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Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia
US-Israel war on Iran and political instability in Somalia lead to pirates targeting cargo ships off Horn of Africa The scourge of Somali piracy targeting cargo ships and smaller dhows off the Horn of Africa has returned to levels not se…
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Piracy off the Horn of Africa has surged to its highest level in ten years, with hijackers again targeting cargo vessels and smaller dhows. The increase is linked to disruptions in global shipping caused by the US‑Israel war against Iran, as well as a renewed wave of political instability in Somalia.
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