EU naval force confirms two piracy incidents off coast of Somalia

​A ​European ‌Union naval mission ​said on Tuesday ‌that it confirmed two piracy incidents off ‌the northern coast of ‌Somalia, involving motor tanker Honour 25 ⁠and merchant ​vessel ⁠Sward.

The naval force said ⁠in a statement on ​its website that ⁠it was also investigating the ⁠hijacking ​of a dhow potentially linked ⁠with the piracy incident ⁠involving ⁠merchant vessel Sward.

(Writing by Elias ‌Biryabarema; Editing ‌by Alexander ​Winning)