Pirates Hijack Two Ships With 22 Indians Off Yemen and Somalia

Armed pirates hijacked two vessels carrying 22 Indian crew members off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia. The ships were seized in waters near both countries, according to the reports. One of the hijacked vessels is described as a cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons, with six Indians on board. The other reports refer to the two seized ships as tankers. The incidents mark a resurgence of pirate activity in the region.