The European Union’s maritime security force says it’s monitoring a Maltese-flagged merchant ship that was hijacked last week in waters Arabian Sea off the Horn of Africa.

Eighteen crew were on board the bulk carrier Ruen-now located in Somalia. One crew member was reportedly evacuated for unknown medical reasons.

The EU naval force EUNAVF said it was working with local Somalia authorities to monitor the vessel, which was hijacked last Thursday, adding that the identity and demands of the hijackers remain a mystery.

If confirmed as Somalia piracy, it would be the first successful hijacking involving Somalia pirates since 2017.

Source: Africa News