IMO calls for action as Somali pirates hold more than 90 seafarers

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) called for urgent action as Somali pirates hold over 90 seafarers captive on six vessels. The secretary-general stressed the grave threat piracy poses to regional shipping safety and demanded the unconditional release of the crews.

Secretary-general demands the unconditional release of captive crews of six ships, warns that piracy is posing a serious threat to regional shipping.