(SomaliNet) The official MENA news agency said Saturday that Somali pirates have released an Egyptian ship with 25 crew on board which was hijacked earlier this month off Somalia's Puntland region.
The pirates, who had demanded a ransom before releasing the hostages and ship, allowed the vessel to set sail late on Friday, MENA reported, adding that the ship is in international waters on its way back to Egypt. According to MENA, the release came after weeks of negotiations between the pirates and Egyptian intelligence officials. No details were available on whether a ransom was paid. |