Somali pirates kill five crew on hijacked tanker, first deaths in over a decade

Somali pirates killed five crew members aboard a hijacked tanker, marking the first fatalities from Somali piracy in over a decade. The incident signals a violent escalation in the recent resurgence of Somali piracy, which had previously been characterized by hijackings without casualties. This development raises concerns about the security of shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean and the potential for increased insurance and rerouting costs.