Published on
Jun 30, 2026
Somali piracy surges due to Chinese ransom payments and Strait of Hormuz crisis
The recent surge in Somali maritime piracy has closely coincided with the broader deterioration in regional maritime security following the outbreak of war in Iran and the resulting crisis in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Since 24 March, Somali pirate …
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Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
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