Tuesday June 17, 2025

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Mogadishu (HOL) – The Yemeni Embassy in Somalia has
announced the release of seven Yemeni fishermen who had been detained by
security forces in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland, for nearly two months
after entering Puntland’s coastal waters without authorization from the
regional Ministry of Fisheries.

In a statement, the embassy cautioned Yemeni fishermen
against fishing in Somali waters without a valid fishing permit.

It emphasized the importance of securing official licenses
before operating in Somali maritime zones to safeguard their freedom and avoid
legal consequences from Somali federal or regional authorities.

Earlier in June, Puntland authorities released 26 other
Yemeni fishermen who had also been accused of illegal fishing off Puntland’s
coast. Their release followed an official amnesty issued by the Puntland
regional government, according to Yemeni media reports.