Surf Writer Kidnapped by Somali Pirates
Thursday, 26 January 2012 14:48
Michael Scott Moore, a surf journalist, has been kidnapped by 15 Somali pirates, in the Galmadug region of Somalia.
The US writer was abducted by a group of armed men driving two Land Cruisers and led by Ali Duulaaye, a commander of the Sa’ad clan. Mohamed Garfanje, another Somali pirate, is in charge of the negotiations for the release of the surf journalist.
Local authorities are trying to free the hostage, although Somali pirates accuse Michael Scott Moore of spying the activities of illegal group in the Mudug region.
The ransom is being discussed and there are two more hostages from the crew of the FV Aride kept imprisoned. Recently, Somalia has made the news for the consecutive attacks of pirates on foreigners.
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