Somali Defence Force Frees South Africans Captured by Pirates

Somalia's Transitional Federal Government has declared it rescued a South African couple who were kidnapped almost two years ago.

Somalia: Two South African Hostages Freed in Attack, Says Somali Defense Minister

Shabelle Media Network, 21 June 2012

Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG), has on Thursday, declared it rescued two South African couple kidnapped inside Somali for 18 months following a raid. read more »

Pirates transiting from MV Faina to shore while under observation by a U.S. Navy ship. (File Photo)

South Africa: Govt Pleased Over Couple's Release

BuaNews, 21 June 2012

Government has expressed joy following the release on Thursday of a South African couple held captive by Somali pirates since October 2010. read more »
Somalia: South Africans Freed by Pirates After Two Years

South African Press Association, 20 June 2012

South Africa thanked the Italian and Somalian authorities on Thursday for the safe return of a local couple held captive by pirates for 20 months. read more »

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