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Puntland Rejects Foreign Anti-Piracy Force Amid 90 Hostages

8/29/2026

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Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni accused foreign countries of using piracy to justify force deployments and resource extraction.
He said Puntland can combat piracy without foreign military intervention.
He warned residents would not accept civilians killed in anti-piracy operations.
Pirate groups currently hold six merchant vessels and over 90 crew members hostage.
The tanker Seamull was seized on August 20, 2026, becoming the latest hijacked vessel.

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Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni accused foreign countries of using piracy to justify force deployments and resource extraction.
He said Puntland can combat piracy without foreign military intervention.
He warned residents would not accept civilians killed in anti-piracy operations.
Pirate groups currently hold six merchant vessels and over 90 crew members hostage.
The tanker Seamull was seized on August 20, 2026, becoming the latest hijacked vessel.