‘If we do not get money we beat the crew badly’

Experts view pirate’s boasts as escalation of negotiating tactics

Richard Meade - Wednesday 8 July 2009

A DEFIANT warning from a senior Somali pirate that violence could be used against hijacked crews has raised serious concerns that ransom negotiation tactics are being intensified as pirates push for more money.

In an exclusive interview with Lloyd’s List, a senior Somali pirate giving the name Garaad Mohammed boasted that his pirate gangs co...

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