Somali piracy resurfaces in the lightly-protected waters
Piracy is reemerging off the coast of Somalia due to limited government capacity to patrol the extensive coastline. Desperate fishermen, facing economic hardship, are increasingly turning to piracy as an alternative source of income. The situation highlights ongoing security and governance challenges in the region.
- ▪Piracy is increasing in Somali waters due to insufficient maritime patrols.
- ▪The Somali government lacks the resources to monitor its vast coastline effectively.
- ▪Economic desperation is driving some fishermen to engage in piracy.
- ▪Al Jazeera reporter Mohammed Hamza attributes the resurgence to the lack of enforcement and economic alternatives.
- ▪The resurgence raises concerns about regional maritime security.
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Toggle PlaySomali piracy resurfaces in the lightly-protected watersNewsFeedSomali piracy resurfaces in the lightly-protected watersPiracy concerns are rising off the coast of Somalia with the government unable to patrol the vast coastline. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Hamza says desperate fishermen are taking advantage of the opening to head out and try to make a different kind of catch.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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