Somali pirates seize Chinese fishing vessel near Puntland coast

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — Armed pirates have seized a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members in Somalia's territorial waters, the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) confirmed on Thursday. The hijacking occurred off the northeastern coast of Puntland, marking a resurgence of piracy in the region after a period of relative calm.

Source: Hiiraan Online