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Puntland accuses Somali officials of facilitating ransom talks for hijacked ship

Puntland alleges that Somali officials contacted pirates and facilitated ransom negotiations over the hijacked MV LUTUF.

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The allegations point to possible state-linked involvement in maritime piracy and insecurity off Somalia.

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  1. Somalia: Puntland says Somali officials phoned pirates, facilitated ransom for hijacked MV LUTUF ship ↗garoweonline.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC
  2. Puntland Challenges Mogadishu's 'Rescue' Claim Over MV Lutuf, Alleges Ransom Deal ↗wardheernews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

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