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Somalia: Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held By Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute
Negotiations to free eight Egyptian sailors held by Somali pirates collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from a preliminary agreement and demanded additional ransom payments. Officials confirmed the breakdown in talks over the ransom dispute.
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