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Karachi police detail protest over Somali pirate hostages

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At a glance

  • Families of 10 Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates protested in Karachi.
  • Police briefly detained 11 protesters outside the Foreign Ministry office, citing security concerns.
  • The hijacked crew also includes 7 Indonesians, 1 Indian, and 1 Sri Lankan.

Story so far

Ten Pakistani sailors, part of an international crew aboard the oil tanker MT Honour 25, have been held hostage by Somali pirates since April 21. The pirates, who hijacked the vessel off the coast of Somalia, have reportedly demanded a ransom of around $3 million. In Karachi, families of the hostages have been protesting to demand government action for their release. During a recent demonstration outside the Foreign Ministry office, police briefly detained 11 family members before releasing them.

Latest development

Police in Karachi dismantled a protest camp set up by families of sailors held hostage by Somali pirates, briefly detaining 11 people. The protest was held outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office on Sharea Faisal.

Latest updates

Further details have emerged regarding a protest in Karachi by the families of sailors held hostage by Somali pirates. The demonstration took place outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office on Sharea Faisal, where police dismantled a protest camp and briefly detained 11 people due to stated 'security concerns'.

The individuals were later released from Tipu Sultan police station. It has also been confirmed that the crew of the hijacked vessel, MT Honour 25, includes seven Indonesian nationals, one Indian, and one Sri Lankan, in addition to the 10 Pakistanis held since April 21.

Reports have now confirmed that a total of 11 family members who were detained by police during the protest have been released.

Sources and updates

Nawai Waqt

کراچی: صومالیہ میں یرغمال پاکستانی ملاحوں کے اہلخانہ کے دھرنے پر کریک ڈاؤن، گرفتاریوں کے بعد رہائی

سندھ کے دارالحکومت کراچی میں صومالی قزاقوں کے ہاتھوں یرغمال پاکستانی ملاحوں کے اہل خانہ کے وزارت خارجہ کے دفتر کے باہر دھرنے پر پولیس نے کریک ڈاؤن کرتے ہوئے متعدد مظاہرین کو گرفتار کرلیا جنہیں بعدازاں رہا کردیا گیا۔

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