Somali Pirates Detain Dozens of Pakistani Sailors Amid Rising Hijackings
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More than a dozen sailors, largely of Pakistani nationality, have been seized by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, according to reports. The hijackings and harassment of vessels in the area have increased sharply.
The incident comes as naval forces are reportedly diverted to support a US‑Israeli operation against Iran, leaving the region less protected. The pirates have taken the sailors as hostages, though no further details on their condition have been released.
The surge in piracy follows a broader pattern of security challenges off the Somali coast, where maritime threats have long plagued shipping lanes.
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