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Pirates Hijack Sanctioned Tanker Off Yemen, Steering Toward Puntland
east-africa6 hours ago

Pirates Hijack Sanctioned Tanker Off Yemen, Steering Toward Puntland

Somali pirates hijacked the Eritrean-flagged MT Sibu 1, a U.S.-sanctioned oil products tanker, about 252 km east of Al-Mukalla, Yemen, and steered it toward Puntland with a 20-member crew (16 Indians, plus a Syrian, a Sudanese and an Iraqi; one nationality unclear). The vessel’s port of call and final destination remain unknown, and the attack follows a surge of piracy since April in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean, with Somali pirates responsible for most hostage-taking in early 2026; Puntland authorities say the renewed piracy involves forces beyond their control but did not identify any group or country.

via allAfrica.com|
#east-africa#petroleum#piracy
Pirates hijack two Indian-crewed tankers in Gulf of Aden and Puntland, 22 sailors safe
world4 days ago

Pirates hijack two Indian-crewed tankers in Gulf of Aden and Puntland, 22 sailors safe

Two ships carrying 22 Indian crew were hijacked by armed pirates off Yemen (Gulf of Aden) and Somalia (Puntland) within days of each other; the Eritrea-flagged MT Sibu 1 carried 16 Indians, while the Cameroon-flagged M/V LUTUF had six Indians, and neither crew nor vessel injuries have been reported as pirates remain in control, underscoring rising maritime-security risks in the Red Sea/Indian Ocean region.

via The Times of India|
#gulf-of-aden#hijack#indian-seafarers
Baidoa under fire as Somali forces repel rebel assault
world8 days ago

Baidoa under fire as Somali forces repel rebel assault

Somalia’s federal army says it repelled a dawn assault on Baidoa by fighters loyal to former South West State president Laftagareen, killing about 30 attackers; clashes on two fronts wounded civilians and affected hospitals, while Laftagareen’s camp claimed to have captured the city center earlier, highlighting ongoing instability and power struggles in the region.

via Al Jazeera|
#al-shabab#baidoa#clashes
Boston judge clears Trump move to end Somalia TPS protections
politics10 days ago

Boston judge clears Trump move to end Somalia TPS protections

A federal judge in Boston lifted a stay and allowed the Department of Homeland Security to terminate Somalia's Temporary Protected Status designation, potentially exposing thousands of Somali nationals to deportation. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited judicial review of TPS terminations (Mullin v. Doe). The government can proceed with ending TPS for Somalia, with about 2,471 Somalis in the U.S. currently holding TPS and another 1,383 with pending TPS applications.

via Fox News|
#immigration#politics#somalia
Court Clears Path for Ending Somali TPS Amid Ongoing Litigation
politics10 days ago

Court Clears Path for Ending Somali TPS Amid Ongoing Litigation

A federal judge ruled that ending Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status can proceed, lifting a pause on the move while a lawsuit progresses. The court said the plaintiffs showed irreparable harm but did not prove a likelihood of success on the merits, allowing the government to end TPS for Somalis as litigation continues. With roughly 700 Somalis in the U.S. on TPS, this could affect work authorization and risk deportation, though advocates say some alternative paths remain and the broader TPS framework may still face challenges.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|
#dhs#immigration#politics
Minnesota fraud case goes international as suspect arrested in Mogadishu
crime1 month ago

Minnesota fraud case goes international as suspect arrested in Mogadishu

US prosecutors arrested Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, in Mogadishu in connection with Feeding Our Future, the Minnesota pandemic-era nutrition-fraud scheme; he is described as the alleged second-in-command to mastermind Aimee Bock, who was sentenced last year to over 40 years. The arrest followed FBI-NISA cooperation and signals the international reach of the case.

via Al Jazeera|
#crime#fbi#feeding-our-future
Key associate in Feeding Our Future fraud detained in Mogadishu
crime2 months ago

Key associate in Feeding Our Future fraud detained in Mogadishu

Abdikerm Eidleh, the right-hand man to Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock, was detained in Mogadishu, Somalia. He allegedly ran shell companies, recruited sites, took kickbacks, and created fake meal sites to claim meals for thousands of children. He’s charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal programs bribery, money laundering, and more, having funneled over $5 million in illicit proceeds and allegedly paying down a mortgage with fraud funds. He appears to have fled the U.S. before warrants were served; the FBI credited Somali partners for the capture.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|
#abdikerm-eidleh#aimee-bock#crime
U.S. Blocks Somali World Cup Referee Entry Over Vetting Concerns
world2 months ago

U.S. Blocks Somali World Cup Referee Entry Over Vetting Concerns

U.S. Customs and Border Protection barred Somali FIFA World Cup referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from entering the United States due to vetting concerns; he arrived in Miami from Istanbul and was deemed inadmissible, with FIFA confirming he cannot train or officiate at the tournament, while noting host-country immigration decisions are separate from FIFA adjudications. Somalia condemned the decision, and Artan is a respected referee; the World Cup is being hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada amid heightened security and stricter immigration enforcement.

via CBS News|
#fifa-world-cup#immigration#somalia
world2 months ago

Somali World Cup Referee Barred from U.S. Entry Ahead of Kickoff

A Somali FIFA World Cup referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry to the United States in Miami on vetting grounds, forcing him to miss officiating at the tournament. CBP did not disclose the reason, and the move comes amid concerns that Trump-era immigration policies could hamper World Cup preparations. FIFA noted that host governments determine visa admissibility, while the U.S. will co-host the event with Mexico and Canada, with kickoff in June.

via Politico|
#immigration#omar-artan#somalia
Somali Referee Barred from U.S. Entry Ahead of World Cup 2026
sports2 months ago

Somali Referee Barred from U.S. Entry Ahead of World Cup 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan, poised to become Somalia’s first World Cup official, was denied entry to the United States at Miami despite a valid visa and is now in Istanbul. He was slated to officiate at World Cup 2026, and Somali officials say the denial undermines merit and fair play, noting travel-ban concerns as part of broader entry issues affecting officials ahead of the tournament.

via The Guardian|
#football-referee#omar-artan#somalia