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Relief as hostages freed by pirates

A British couple have spoken of their relief at being freed after Somali pirates held them for over a year. Skip related content

Paul and Rachel Chandler were reportedly handed over to local officials in Adado after a ransom was paid.

They are believed to have boarded a flight to Nairobi where they will be transferred to the British High Commission.

Mr Chandler told BBC News: "We're fine. We are rather skinny and bony but we're fine."

He said they were informed they would be released two days ago.

"We were told on Friday and in a way which gave us some confidence to believe it. Read more at uk.news.yahoo.com

 

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