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‘This is my last voice note’: how piracy returned to Somalia and Yemen
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Piracy is rising near Somalia, with at least three ships hijacked off Somali waters and one near the Yemeni coast since April 20. A voice note from a seized vessel has been shared online. The increase in piracy coincides with the Iran war, which is affecting the region. This has raised questions about whether the conflict is fueling attacks on key shipping routes.