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Somali Pirates

Who are the hostages Pakistan is seeking to free from Somali Pirates?

Pakistan has called for the immediate release of 11 Pakistani seamen who are being held hostage by Somali pirates after their fishing vessel was hijacked off the coast of Somalia.

10 Jun 2026-06:02
Pakistan demands release of 11 seamen held by Somali pirates

Pakistan has dramatically ramped up its diplomatic efforts to secure the urgent release of 11 Pakistani crew members who have been held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly two months.

09 Jun 2026-20:47
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia - VIDEO

Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC.

02 May 2026-22:48
EU and Indian navies seize ship hijacked by Somali pirates

According to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group, Somali piracy in the region cost the global economy €6 billion in 2011, with €138 million paid in ransoms.

12 Nov 2025-22:20