Somalia: Pirates Demand $35 Million Ransom for Weapons Ship

Garowe Online (Garowe)

27 September 2008

A gang of pirates who hijacked a Ukrainian-flagged ship loaded with an assortment of weapons on Friday demanded a staggering US$35 million payment for its release.

[ See Article ]

Read Our Commenting Guidelines

AllAfrica - All the Time

Most Active Stories

Guinea: Aide Makes Attempt on Camara's Life
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Recovering, Watching Football - Envoy
Nigeria: Obasanjo Lobbies for New Vice President
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Can Stay in Saudi for One Year - Senate
Liberia: Angry Women to Defend Sirleaf
Somalia: Deadly Suicide Attack Drags Conflict to New Low
Africa: Tough World Cup Draw for Many African Teams
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Calls Citizens Home
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Accuses Some of Agricultural Sabotage
Africa: Tough World Cup Draw for Many African Teams
More Most Active >>

Somalia: Pirates Demand $35 Million Ransom for Weapons Ship

Most Active Stories

Topics