I’m reading this CBS report that goes on and on about this British couple finally being released after being held for 1 yr by Somali pirates. But, here is the key part of this story “the world” along with the British government wants to ignore.
Key section of story as far as I’m concerned:
“Despite the Chandlers' release, Somali pirates still hold close to 500 hostages and more than 20 vessels. The pirates typically only release hostages for multimillion dollar ransoms.Conflicting reports from Somali officials about the Chandlers' release said either a $300,000 ransom for "expenses" was paid or that a $1 million ransom that was contributed to by the Somali diaspora was paid.”
Full story here
It’s nice that this one British couple is safe and sound. But, a bigger point is being missed. If you continue to pay off these Somali thugs, it will only encourage them to continue hijack any ship like they’re free ATM machines. They’ve already proven they have the resolve to wait as long as it takes to get their money. And once again, another nation, this time Britain follows Spain’s lead of paying off ransom.
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