22/04/2020at 08:20

Pirates kidnap eight seafarers from container ship in West Africa

A Portuguese-flagged container ship has been attacked by pirates in West Africa. Eight crew members, including the captain, have been kidnapped, reports Reuters.

by CHRISTIAN CARLSEN

Eight crew members on a Portuguese-flagged container ship have been kidnapped in West Africa, reports Reuters.

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