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Somali Pirates Hold Three Ships as Traffic Reroutes Around Africa

Published 20 May 2026

A major resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia is underway, driven by commercial ships rerouting around Africa to avoid conflict in the Middle East. According to a May 12 advisory from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, Somali pirates are currently holding at least three vessels—two oil tankers and a ...

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