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Somalia Piracy Resurges
Piracy is resurging off the coast of Somalia after a period of decline. Anti-piracy patrols have been scaled back as naval forces shift their focus to the Gulf and the Bab el-Mandeb, while rising fuel prices, worsening economic conditions and drought add to the pressure. The tanker *Honor 25* was hijacked on April 21 with 17 people on board, who were held for more than five months. An attempt to free the vessel ended with five crew members killed. Attacks have also spread to waters off Yemen. The escalation threatens maritime trade security and is driving up insurance and shipping costs, as some vessels take longer routes to avoid high-risk areas.
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