CLEAN : 11 sailors held by Somali pirates freed after 4 years

The video discusses a hostage situation in Somalia involving pirates who have captured crew members from sunken ships. With no ship owners or insurance companies left to negotiate, the hostages are often forgotten. The pirates demand ransom, and negotiations are difficult, with threats of violence if demands are not met. A personal account of a hostage describes the torture and separation from other crew members, highlighting the dire conditions faced by those captured.

Who is involved in the mission to recover hostages in Somalia?

• Neil Armstrong

• Christopher Columbus

• Daniel Boone

• Leonardo DiCaprio

What happened to the ships involved in the hostage situation?

• They were all safely returned.

• They were upgraded and used again.

• They were sold to another company.

• They were sunk or previously ransomed.

Why do pirates keep some crew members after ransoming the ships?

• To use them as navigators.

• To release them immediately.

• To train them as pirates.

• For more money or leverage.

What was the response of the ship owner when threatened by pirates?

• They ignored the threats.

• They called the police.

• They claimed they couldn't increase the money.

• They immediately paid the ransom.

What kind of treatment did the hostage describe experiencing?

• They were allowed to communicate with family.

• They were tortured and beaten.

• They were treated well and given freedom.

• They were given a comfortable room.