Eight Egyptian Sailors Freed From Somali Pirates Without Ransom

Eight Egyptian sailors held by Somali pirates for more than five months have been freed without a ransom payment, according to the head of the Egyptian Maritime Officers’ Syndicate.

Captain El-Sayed El-Shazly disclosed the detail while discussing the circumstances surrounding their release in Somalia.

His account identified the absence of a ransom payment as a key aspect of the operation that secured the sailors’ freedom after their prolonged captivity.

The information provided did not explain how the release was arranged or identify those involved in securing it. No details were given about the sailors’ condition or their return home.