October 27, 2009

British Couple Feared Captured By Somali Terrorists

What is the point really in calling them pirates any longer? Call a spade a spade, if this couple has been taken by the pirates they will hold for them ransom just like al-Qaeda. So I really don't see the point in making this distinction any longer.

Via the Beeb: A search is being carried out for a British couple who are feared to have been taken captive by Somali pirates while sailing near the Seychelles.

Paul and Rachel Chandler, aged 58 and 55, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, were heading for Tanzania in their yacht, the Lynn Rival.

They sent a distress signal on Friday but have not been heard from since.

File under hostages, until we learn otherwise.

Update: The couples status as a hostage of Islamic terrorists has been confirmed.

Via Yahoo News: "The British couple are in our hands now. We captured them as they were touring in the Indian Ocean," a pirate called Hassan told Reuters. He said the two captives were healthy and ransom demands would follow.

By Howie at 08:51 AM | |