Over 120 pirates at sea off Somalia as organised hijackings surge
- More than 120 pirates are believed to be operating off Somalia, with at least two or three clans involved in recent attacks
- Six commercial vessels have been hijacked since April and over 90 seafarers are thought to have been taken captive
- Eunavfor warns deterrence alone may no longer be sufficient and that additional naval assets might be required if attacks continue
EU naval commanders believe more than 120 pirates from multiple Somali clans are now operating at sea in a coordinated resurgence that has seen six commercial vessels hijacked since April, raising questions over whether current naval resources are sufficient to contain the threat