Somalia: Pirates captured in SIBU tanker raid escape Puntland convoy
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30-second readNineteen pirates escaped from a convoy of vehicles transporting them to Puntland’s regional capital on Saturday, a day after being captured in a raid to free the SIBU tanker off Somalia’s northeastern coast, Caasimada Online news website reported on Saturday.
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- MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Nineteen pirates escaped from a convoy of vehicles transporting them to Puntland’s regional capital on Saturday, a day after being captured in a raid to free the SIBU tanker off Somalia’s northeastern coast, Caasimada Online news website reported on Saturday.
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Somalia: Pirates captured in SIBU tanker raid escape Puntland convoy
Nineteen pirates escaped from a convoy of vehicles transporting them to Puntland’s regional capital on Saturday, a day after being captured in a raid to free the SIBU tanker off Somalia’s…
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Somali Guardian
Nineteen pirates escaped from a convoy of vehicles transporting them to Puntland’s regional capital.
Event date: 2023-10-14
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Somali Guardian
One of the men was killed attempting to flee and another was wounded.
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Somali Guardian
Puntland authorities said 46 pirates were taken in the operation to free the SIBU tanker.
Attributed to: Puntland authorities
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Somali Guardian
Media reports have put the figure at 21.
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Wardheer News
Puntland Maritime Police Force recaptured the hijacked tanker MT SIBU 1 after a 48-hour operation.
Attributed to: Puntland Maritime Police
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Wardheer News
The tanker was seized on August 20 by armed men while sailing in the Gulf of Aden.
Attributed to: United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
Event date: 2023-08-20
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Wardheer News
Puntland authorities reported that 15 suspected pirates were captured, one was killed and four were wounded.
Attributed to: Puntland authorities
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Wardheer News
The crew of the tanker included 16 Indians, two Syrians, one Iraqi and one Sudanese national.
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Most recent report · 27 September 2026 15:20 UTC
Somalia: Pirates captured in SIBU tanker raid escape Puntland convoy
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Most recent report · 27 September 2026 14:12 UTC
Who Really Freed SIBU 1? Puntland and Iraqi Tribe Offer Rival Accounts of Tanker Rescue
Puntland Maritime Police Say Their Forces Recaptured the Hijacked Tanker After a 48-Hour Operation, while an Iraqi Tribe Claims Its Members Helped Free the Vessel GAROWE (WDN) — A dramatic rescue of the hijacked oil tanker MT SIBU 1 off Somalia has triggered…
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27 September 2026 · 14:12–15:20 UTC
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Who Really Freed SIBU 1? Puntland and Iraqi Tribe Offer Rival Accounts of Tanker Rescue
Puntland Maritime Police Say Their Forces Recaptured the Hijacked Tanker After a 48-Hour Operation, while an Iraqi Tribe Claims Its Members Helped…
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