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Pirates seize tanker Asana
The chemical tanker "MT Asana" was seized off the coast of Yemen by local pirates, who detained all 19 crew members—among them an Indian, a Syrian, a Yemeni, and an Egyptian—in mid-July. Reports indicate that the pirates intend to move the vessel to the southern area of the Puntland region in Somali territory, which is a major piracy hub, after previously being used to steal two Iranian boats in exchange for a small ransom. Another ship, "MV Sword," has been used in previous hijacking operations, and there are reports of support from local communities for the pirates in the region. Pirate activity along the Somali coast has persisted for years, reaching its peak in 2011 before gradually declining, but it has resumed increasing since April 2023, with several kidnapping incidents in the Gulf of Aden.
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