'We could be killed within a week' - Paul Chandler
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The Tunbridge Wells couple kidnapped by
Somali pirates have urged the Government to carry out negotiations
to buy their lives back.
A video of Paul and Rachel Chandler has been released in which
their captors are seen pointing guns at them. It is believed the
video was filmed on Wednesday.
The pair, who were seized almost a month ago as they sailed from
the Seychelles towards Tanzania, say they fear they could be killed
within a week.
Although in the footage Mr Chandler says they are "unharmed and
in reasonable physical health" he also says their captors are
"losing patience".
He warns he has no doubt their kidnappers would not hesitate to
kill them, perhaps within a week or so.
The group holding the Chandlers want more than £4million to
secure their safe return.
The British Government has reiterated it does not negotiate with
hostage takers and is refusing to discuss ransom demands.
Saturday, November 21 2009
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