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Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched

Aug 22nd, 2026 • 5 minView Source

The world’s top maritime piracy observer said incidents off the coast of Somalia are on the rise again after a pair of fresh attacks this week — as two major regional conflicts stretch naval forces in the area thin. Yemen’s …

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