Surge of Somali Piracy Prompts Extension of EU Countermeasure
The European Council has extended its counter-piracy mission Operation ATALANTA for two more years, coming amid a dramatic resurgence of Somali piracy that has seen 43 incidents in the past year.
The renewed mandate to February 2027 strengthens ATALANTA’s role in maritime security across the Somalia coast, Gulf of Aden, West Indian Ocean, and parts of the Red Sea. The operation will maintain its focus on combating piracy while expanding efforts to reduce illicit trafficking at sea.
The EU launched Operation ATALANTA, named after the mythological Greek huntress, in 2008 as a collective initiative of its Member States in support of UN Security Council Resolutions to fight Somali piracy.
With the Indian Ocean monsoon season concluding, maritime security experts anticipate increased piracy activity in the coming months. This development, coupled with ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, presents a complex security challenge for international shipping in the region.
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