Somalia: Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held By Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute
10 Jun 2026, 16:04 GMT
Topic: Arms and Military Affairs
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100613.html
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Negotiations aimed at securing the release of eight Egyptian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates have collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from a preliminary agreement and demanded additional ransom payments, officials said.