Turkish-Somali Forces Free Hijacked Ship, 14 Pirates Killed
Turkish and Somali forces jointly rescued the MV LATUF, a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship carrying Turkish military supplies, after it was hijacked by pirates off Somalia's coast on August 17. A 10-day operation resulted in the destruction of four pirate boats and the killing of 14 pirates. The ship has resumed its journey safely.48 sourcesSee all sources