Somali piracy Stories

From piracy to advocacy: The transformative journey of Fuáad Hirsi Bare
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 06, 2024

Fu'aad spent nearly a decade in an Omani prison for his involvement in piracy. S

Kenya to prosecute pirates as US, EU boost maritime security efforts
Amina Wako  |  May 26, 2024

Kenya has been designated as the second country, after Seychelles, to prosecute suspects of maritime crimes, a significant step in addressing security...

Kenya on high alert following resurgence of pirate attacks along Gulf of Aden
Mary Wambui  |  May 23, 2024

The attacks began in November last year when pirates armed with assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades hijacked the Iranian-flagged fishing vess...

Indian Navy recaptures ship from Somali pirates, rescues 17 crew members
AFP  |  Mar 17, 2024

The December hijacking of the ship was the first time since 2017 that any cargo vessel had been successfully boarded by Somali pirates.

Seychelles forces free Sri Lankan boat hijacked by 'Somali pirates'
Agency  |  Jan 29, 2024

President Wavel Ramkalawan says Seychellois special military forces took complete control of the vessel and rescued all on board.

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