Somali pirates hijack Chinese fishing vessel, take 18 crew hostage, demand $10M ransom.

Somali pirates have hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel off Somalia's northeastern coast, taking 18 crew members hostage and demanding a $10 million ransom. The ship was taken to Xaafuun district in Puntland. The European Union’s anti-piracy naval force classified the incident as "robbery at sea." Despite a decline in piracy since 2011, due to international naval presence, the incident highlights ongoing maritime security challenges in the area.

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