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| Couple's ransom demand 'imminent' |
| By bbc.co.uk |
| Published: 10/30/2009 |
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A ransom demand for a British couple being held by Somali pirates is to be made later, the BBC has learnt. Paul and Rachel Chandler, aged 59 and 55, from Tunbridge Wells in Kent, were taken hostage by gunmen in the Indian Ocean in the early hours of 23 October. They had been travelling to Tanzania from the Seychelles and their yacht was later found in international waters. BBC East Africa correspondent Will Ross said pirates were holding discussions and a demand was "imminent". He reported that one of the men holding the couple said the demand would possibly be issued later on Friday. Read More. |
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