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flag Somali piracy is resurging, with Eyl fishermen turning to ship hijacking for ransoms.

flag Somali piracy is resurging, with fishermen in Eyl turning to hijacking ships for million-dollar ransoms. flag Between 2005 and 2012, pirates earned between $339 million and $413 million, but international patrols reduced their activities. flag Now, groups of about 12 pirates use speedboats and weapons like AK-47s to target ships, forming syndicates with local businessmen to fund their operations. flag The Puntland Maritime Police Force now operates in Eyl, once known as the "Pirate Capital."

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