Sri Lanka is in communication with Somali authorities to locate a fishing vessel and its six crew members believed to be abducted by Somali pirates in international waters. The incident occurred around 840 nautical miles east of Somalia, raising concerns of a resurgence in piracy. The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry is working to secure the release of the fishermen, and the country’s navy had recently announced its participation in a U.S.-led operation to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi rebel attacks. The hijacking emphasizes the ongoing threat of piracy in the region.