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Piracy is making a comeback near Somalia
After years of quiet, pirates are attacking ships again. Over 90 people are being held hostage as regional tensions rise.
A cargo ship sailing through open ocean waters.
By John Doe
Reporting from Somalia 
Aug. 29, 2026, 5:54 p.m. - an hour ago
Piracy is back in the waters near Somalia. For a long time, the area was mostly safe for ships. Now, that has changed.
Since the start of this year, pirates have attacked at least 13 different ships. One of the ships was a tanker linked to the United States. It was taken off the coast of Yemen and moved toward Somalia. Another ship from Turkey was also taken, but officials say it has been freed since then.
Experts say the fighting between the US and Iran is a big reason for this. Because of the war, the region is unstable. This makes it easier for pirates to operate without being caught.
The United Nations maritime agency is very worried. They say that more than 90 people who work on these ships are currently being held by pirates. The agency is demanding that these workers be released right away.
These attacks are a major problem for global trade. Ships use these waters to move goods all over the world. When pirates attack, it makes it dangerous and expensive for everyone involved. Countries are watching the situation closely as more ships go through the area.
Source: BBC
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