US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates

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US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates

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The US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 was rescued from Somali pirates after being hijacked in August. The maritime police in Puntland, Somalia, confirmed the tanker’s release, highlighting ongoing piracy risks in the region.

NAIROBI, Sept 25 - A US-sanctioned oil tanker, Sibu 1, has been freed after being hijacked by Somali pirates in August, the maritime police force in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said on Friday.

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