An Iranian cargo vessel named MV EGLANTINE was hijacked on 26th March, Monday morning in Maldivian waters.
Somali pirates took hostage 23 crews of the ship. Maldivian authorities recorded this type hijacking for the first time. But many think that this territory will soon experience increase number of piracy by the Somali pirates.
MNDF spokesperson Major Abdul Raheem said, “Since it is a hijacking it is possible that the pirates will be armed. I cannot give further details on the mission. There are factors to be considered before going to a direct confrontation or rescue.”
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