British couple held by pirates appeal for negotiations

The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates spoke on camera for the first time to warn their captors are “losing patience” and could kill them within a week.

British couple held by pirates appeal for negotiations

The British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates spoke on camera for the first time to warn their captors are “losing patience” and could kill them within a week.

Surrounded by men brandishing machine guns – some pointed directly at them - Paul and Rachel Chandler calmly described their plight on the footage, which was filmed for Channel 4 News on Wednesday and broadcast last night.

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