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Six armed pirates hijack the Eritrean-flagged MT Sibu 1 east of al-Mukalla, Yemen, steering toward Somalia’s Puntland coast. The incident marks the latest in a string of hijackings by Somali pirates since April, with concerns rising over extended reach and security along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Puntland deploys coastal forces and condemns near-coast strikes; the IMB recorded 38 piracy incidents in H1 2026.
A weekend attack on Kenscoff, above Port-au-Prince, has escalated violence as a gang leader threatens to execute hostages if police harm gang members. Authorities warn the assault tests Haiti’s security and political process ahead of December elections. Survivors and officials describe widespread destruction and shifting strategy by police and UN-backed forces.
Haiti faces intensified gang violence as Kenscoff attacks escalate. Police have offered little detail on operations, while the UN notes a mounting civilian toll and the likely December elections proceed amid insecurity.