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Somalia pledges cooperation to rescue Pakistani crew from hijacked tanker Honour 25
Key takeaways
- According to sources, Somalia has provided a written assurance to assist in efforts to rescue the hostages.
- Earlier, a video surfaced showing the crew members in cramped and deteriorating conditions aboard the vessel.
- According to reports, around a dozen individuals are confined in a small room on the vessel, including 11 Pakistani nationals, some of whom are residents of Karachi.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google Mogadishu: The Somali government has assured Pakistan of full cooperation to secure the recovery and safe return of crew members held aboard the hijacked oil tanker Honour 25, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing diplomatic sources.
According to sources, Somalia has provided a written assurance to assist in efforts to rescue the hostages. Pakistan had formally raised the issue with Somali authorities following the abduction of 11 Pakistani nationals by pirates.
Earlier, a video surfaced showing the crew members in cramped and deteriorating conditions aboard the vessel.
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