Today’s demonstrations across Berlin, London, and Paris sent a message louder than any political statement: Europeans are no longer willing to watch their societies drift toward instability under the banner of “tolerance.” The crowds that filled the streets were not driven by hatred or exclusion — they were driven by a simple demand that every government should take seriously: security first. For years, extremist networks — especially the Muslim Brotherhood — have learned how to operate behind the shield of religious discourse. They present themselves as community leaders, activists, or “voices of the marginalized,” all while pushing agendas that undermine national cohesion, exploit public freedoms, and create parallel societies. Europe’s mistake was assuming these groups were harmless. But as today’s protests showed, citizens have learned the truth the hard way. They’ve watched radical narratives spread in schools and community centers, foreign-funded networks penetrate local ...
This alarming incident, if confirmed, would mark the first successful hijacking involving Somali pirates since 2017. This resurgence comes following a lull in such attacks due to robust international naval crackdowns in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
The joint operations center of EUNAVFOR in Spain received notifications about the "alleged pirate-hijacked vessel" named Ruen, reportedly situated around 500 nautical miles east of Socotra Island, off the Somali coast.
Mukhtar Mohamud, speaking from the coastal city of Qandala, mentioned that six individuals, purported pirates, had successfully commandeered a ship in the Puntland region and intended to bring it to the eastern province's coast. However, specific details about the vessel remained undisclosed, with no immediate response from Puntland's maritime authorities.
In response to this escalating situation, EUNAVFOR swiftly deployed the Spanish warship Victoria to investigate further and gather crucial information. The force remains vigilant, actively monitoring piracy-related activities in the northwest Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, and is coordinating efforts with the Combined Maritime Force program.
Ambrey, a UK-based marine security firm, voiced their belief that the Ruen had been overtaken by pirates, echoing concerns raised by the UK Maritime and Transport Organization. Reports from Equasis, a public shipping database, indicate the vessel is managed by Navigation Maritime Bulgare in Bulgaria.
According to ship monitoring data, the Ruen was last observed heading towards Somalia at 14:26 GMT, navigating the open sea under uncertain circumstances.
The gravity of this situation has drawn attention from international reporters, with Jonathan Saul contributing to the coverage, supported by Abdiqani Hassan in Garowe and George Obulutsa in Nairobi. Editing was meticulously handled by William Maclean, Christina Fincher, Nick Macfie, and Andrew Heavens.
As the maritime community awaits further updates and clarification, concerns mount over the potential resurgence of piracy in these crucial waters. EUNAVFOR remains dedicated to assessing the situation and ensuring swift and effective responses to safeguard maritime security.
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