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Kidnapped British yacht couple plead for Christmas release (Telegraph)

Sundya, December 13, 2009



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Paul and Rachel Chandler, the British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates, have pleaded with the government to “get us out by Christmas, by whatever means”.

Paul and Rachael Chandler
British couple Paul and Rachael Chandler speak in Somalia Photo: C4

The pair, taken captive from their yacht more than seven weeks ago, accused British officials of refusing to help secure their release.

Three weeks ago, in a video appearance, they begged for the government to intervene, saying that they feared they might be killed within a matter of days.