Somali Pirates Hijack Bangladeshi Cargo Ship MV Abdullah

The crew of 23 taken hostage in a resurgence of piracy in the Indian Ocean, raising international security concerns.

Somali pirates hijacked the Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah, taking 23 crew members hostage while transporting coal from Mozambique to the UAE.
The hijacking occurred approximately 600 nautical miles east of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, amid concerns of a resurgence in piracy in the region.
Maritime security firm Ambrey and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident, advising caution for other vessels in the area.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of increased pirate activity in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, with over 20 hijackings or attempts since November.
International efforts to combat piracy had previously led to a significant decrease in incidents, but recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels and other factors have created new security challenges.