MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somali pirates hijacked a Yemeni fishing vessel off the coast of Eyl city in northeastern Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland area on Sunday, Caasimada On-line information web site reported.
The vessel, licensed by Puntland authorities, was seized by armed assailants, and its present whereabouts stay unknown. Regional officers confirmed the incident however offered no additional particulars.
This marks the primary piracy incident off Somalia’s coast this yr, following a resurgence of such assaults final yr, together with the hijacking of a Chinese language fishing vessel in November, which was later launched after a ransom cost.
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