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Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates - the-star.co.ke

A second oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Yemen within three months, according to reports. The vessel is believed to have been taken by suspected Somali pirates, marking another incident in a series of maritime attacks in the region. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in the Gulf of Aden, where piracy remains a persistent threat despite international efforts to combat it. The latest attack underscores the vulnerability of commercial shipping routes in the area.

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Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates - the-star.co.ke

A second oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Yemen within three months, according to reports. The vessel is believed to have been taken by suspected Somali pirates, marking another incident in a series of maritime attacks in the region. These incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in the Gulf of Aden, where piracy remains a persistent threat despite international efforts to combat it. The latest attack underscores the vulnerability of commercial shipping routes in the area.

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