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Sward

Coverage of Sward in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 28 · 16:20 UTCMost recent: Jun 1 · 04:21 UTC
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Somali coastplace1Garacadplace1Puntlandplace1Iran wartopic1Asia Timesorganization1Honour 25organization1Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO)organization1European Union's Naval Forceorganization1Somaliaplace1Horn of Africaplace1global shipping industrytopic1
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  • SECURITYJun 1 · 04:21 UTCASIA TIMES
    Somali piracy making a comeback on waves of Iran war

    The Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men off the Somali coast on April 26 and taken to Garacad in Puntland. The incident is linked to the resurgence of Somali piracy amid the Iran war.

  • SECURITYApr 28 · 16:20 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in past week

    Three vessels were hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, sparking concerns about a resurgence in piracy in the region. The incidents include the hijacking of the Sward, a dhow, and the Honour 25 motor tanker, tracked by the EU’s Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO).

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