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Pirates reportedly hold eight ships off Somali waters

Pirates reportedly are holding eight ships off the Somali coast. The vessels' locations, crews, demands and confirmation by authorities remain unspecified.

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Multiple maritime hijackings would threaten crews, commercial shipping and regional trade routes if confirmed.

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  1. Letter from Mogadishu: Pirates holding eight ships off Somali waters ↗standardmedia.co.ke · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC

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