Shots fired on hijacked Le Ponant

Two killed as local Somali militia clash with cruiseship pirates

Andrew Spurrier - Tuesday 8 April 2008

THE report of a fatal shooting incident involving the pirates who have taken control of the French cruiseship Le Ponant has intensified the fears of relatives and the French authorities for the safety of the 30-plus crew members aboard the vessel.

Reports said the pirates killed two members of a local militia group, which tried to prevent them ber...

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