Pirates Hijack Jordanian Ship

Somalia pirates have hijacked a ship off of the Somalia coast. The ship was allegedly a cargo ship and there were around 12 crew members on the ship at the time. The ship was carrying 4,200 tones of sugar to the Somalia, which was donated by Denmark. They are currently trying to coordinate with the other parties and have them relinquish control of the ship. This has not been the first time an attack of this nature has occurred off the Somalia coast.

Fast Facts

1. Occurred about 40 nautical miles off of Mogadishu
2. Not the first time a ship has been hijacked in this area
3. Contact with the ship was lost around India

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