Somali pirates killed as hijacked boat freed: fishermen

A boat held by Somali pirates has been freed after a gun battle, fishermen and witnesses said yesterday, claiming several of the pirates were killed.

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Habari Zinazoendana

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BBC

Somali pirates free Thai fishermen

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11 years ago

BBC

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ID cards prove fishermen 'not pirates'

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11 years ago

BBC

Hijacked sailors freed in Somalia

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