Notorious Somali pirate quits: Now is shipping safe?

Mohamed Abdi Hassan speaks to journalists on January 10 in the central Somali region of Adado after announcing his retirement.

Story highlights

  • Pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as "Afweyne," announces retirement
  • Piracy began to gain international attention in 2008 as number of attacks grew
  • Afweyne got notoriety as organizer of two high-profile hijackings, says Adjoa Anyimadu
  • Piracy off coast of Somalia is no longer as lucrative as it once was, says Anyimadu
Adjoa Anyimadu
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