Turkish, Somali forces free cargo ship seized by pirates
A joint Turkish-Somali operation lasting 10 days has freed a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel that had been hijacked by pirates. Somali officials say 14 pirates were killed during the operation.
A ten-day operation off the Somali coast has concluded with the release of a cargo vessel flying the Cameroonian flag that had been seized by pirates. The rescue effort was carried out jointly by Turkish and Somali forces.
According to Somali authorities, 14 pirates lost their lives during the course of the operation. No further details have yet been released regarding the condition of the crew, the exact location of the confrontation, or the vessel's cargo.
Background
Piracy off the Horn of Africa has remained a persistent security concern for international shipping for decades. International cooperation in the region continues to play a key role in protecting commercial vessels and countering armed groups operating at sea. This latest operation underscores Turkiye's ongoing security engagement in Somalia, where Ankara has maintained a significant military and economic presence for years.
