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This is an archive article published on October 11, 2011

Indian sailors on hijacked ship freed by British forces

The Italian ship Montecristo was attacked by 5 armed men on Monday.

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The Italian Defense Ministry has said British forces have freed an Italian cargo ship attacked by pirates off Somalia.

The Montecristo was attacked by five armed men on Monday. It was carrying a crew of 23 — seven Italians,six Ukrainians and 10 Indians.

A ministry spokesman said the ship was freed Tuesday by British forces. Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa plans a news conference with further details.

The Foreign Ministry expressed great satisfaction in the operation and extended thanks to the British Navy for its role.

Pirates flourish off largely lawless Somalia by attacking passing ships,taking hostages and demanding ransom to free them and the vessels.

 

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