### [2026-05-14](/feed/2026/05/14/index.md)

##### Piracy around the Horn of Africa
# Somali pirates increase their ransom demands to US$10 million for the release of the Togo-registered "MV Eureka" tanker hijacked off Somali waters. 




### Sources:

1. [Garowe Online](https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somali-pirates-hike-ransom-demand-to-10-million-for-hijacked-cargo-ship)
2. [Hiiraan Online](https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2026/May/205150/somali_pirates_reportedly_demand_10m_to_release_small_product_tanker.aspx)
3. [Middle East Monitor](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260513-somali-pirates-raise-ransom-demand-for-hijacked-tanker-carrying-egyptian-sailors/)

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