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Somali Piracy Returns: Fishermen in Bander Beyla Live Under Tightening Siege
A renewed wave of piracy off Somalia since late April 2026 has turned the fishing town of Bander Beyla in Puntland into a flashpoint. Two-month fishing bans, mass arrests and constant helicopter surveillance have upended local livelihoods, while residents say they are being punished for crimes committed by others in their community.