Pirates free hijacked weapons ship
Al Mizan, the vessel said to be laden with short and medium-range missiles that was captured by Somali pirates earlier this month, has now been freed, according to reports from the region.
Reuters news agency quoted Ali Dheere, chairman of Mogadishu’s general merchandise traders, as stating on Thursday: “The negotiation ended last night and the ship was freed today.
"We are afraid pirates will recapture it.”
Mr Dheere added that the ship had been...
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