The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) has reported a new suspected pirate action group (PAG) departing from Somalia’s coast, signalling a possible resurgence in Somali piracy.
According to various reports, thirteen armed pirates set off from Ceel Huur and Ivo Hobyo, raising alarms across the shipping industry. To remind, in 2023, pirates hijacked two vessels, MV Ruen and MV Abdullah, which were liberated after months of negotiations.
Pirates return after 5 month lull 🏴☠️🚨
On 23 October, OPERATION ATALANTA reported it had received information of a possible PAG consisting of 13 armed pirates departing from CEEL HUUR, IVO HOBYO, yesterday evening heading out to the INDIAN OCEAN. All vessels are advised to…
— Martin Kelly (@_MartinKelly_) October 23, 2024
