Information released by Iraqi media strongly denies Puntland's claims
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20-second readApproximately 40 men from a tribe in southern Iraq are reported to have participated in an armed operation to rescue an oil tanker that Somali pirates had hijacked, an event widely discussed in Iraqi media and social networks.
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Qabiil Ciraaqi ah oo sheegay in Burcad badeed Soomaali ah ay kasoo furteen Markab ay Afduubteen
Basra ( Raxanreeb Online) Qabiil ka soo jeeda gobolka Basra ee koonfurta Ciraaq ayaa sheegay inuu koox burcad-badeed Soomaali ah kala wareegay markab shidaal oo lagu afduubtay kaddib markii dagaal…
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Caasimada Online
Approximately 40 men from the Al-Shaghanba tribe participated in an armed operation to rescue an oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates.
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Caasimada Online
The oil tanker named Sibu 1 was hijacked in August.
Event date: 2023-08-01
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Caasimada Online
Seven men were arrested and accused of piracy during the operation.
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Caasimada Online
The operation to rescue the tanker was conducted with the cooperation of Puntland officials.
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Raxanreeb Online
A group of Somali pirates was involved in the hijacking of an oil tanker.
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Raxanreeb Online
Approximately 40 people moved towards the Gulf of Aden.
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Raxanreeb Online
The hijacked oil tanker belonged to an Iraqi businessman.
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Raxanreeb Online
Some members of the pirate group were captured while others escaped.
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Most recent report · 27 September 2026 08:48 UTC
Qabiil Ciraaqi ah oo sheegay in Burcad badeed Soomaali ah ay kasoo furteen Markab ay Afduubteen
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Most recent report · 26 September 2026 20:11 UTC
Information released by Iraqi media strongly denies Puntland's claims
Approximately 40 men from a tribe in southern Iraq are reported to have participated in an armed operation to rescue an oil tanker that Somali pirates had hijacked, an event widely discussed in Iraqi media and social networks.
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26 September 2026 20:11 – 27 September 2026 08:48 · UTC
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Qabiil Ciraaqi ah oo sheegay in Burcad badeed Soomaali ah ay kasoo furteen Markab ay Afduubteen
Basra ( Raxanreeb Online) Qabiil ka soo jeeda gobolka Basra ee koonfurta Ciraaq ayaa sheegay inuu koox burcad-badeed Soomaali ah kala wareegay markab…
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Information released by Iraqi media strongly denies Puntland's claims
Approximately 40 men from a tribe in southern Iraq are reported to have participated in an armed operation to rescue an oil tanker that Somali…
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