Somalia Piracy Surge: Oil Tanker Hijacked, Sailors Captured, Families Plead for Government Help
British maritime authorities have confirmed that an oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Somalia, marking a significant escalation in piracy threats in the region. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the vessel was seized by unauthorized individuals in Somali territorial waters on April 21, 2026 and subsequently moved approximately 77 … Read more