Pakistan Mourns Nationals Killed in MT Honour 25 Rescue Operation
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says three of its citizens died during an operation off Somalia's coast to recover the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25.
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Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that three Pakistani nationals were killed during an operation to recover the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia.
A ministry spokesperson identified the deceased as Rafi Ullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umer and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari, describing them as among the casualties of the recovery effort.
The spokesperson said Pakistan was deeply saddened by the loss of its citizens and expressed condolences to their families.
The waters off Somalia have long been a flashpoint for piracy and vessel hijackings affecting international shipping routes, prompting periodic multinational security operations in the region.
The ministry did not immediately provide further details on the circumstances of the operation or on any additional casualties or survivors.
Sources
- Pakistan expresses grief over deaths of citizens in MT Honour 25 recovery operation — APP (Pakistan)
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