Pirates to release Thai hostages without ransom

Somali Pirates are ready to release Thai hostages after more than three years of captivity, local media reported on Sunday.

The hostages were the crew of Malaysian-flagged MV Albeldo ship that was hijacked by the pirates 38 months ago near Somalia’s territorial water, but they opted to release after they failed to see anyone to negotiate with. Pirates demanded ransom for their release in the early days of their captivity, but Thai government refused to talk to the pirates. Last year, the families of the hostages sent an open later to the pirates, requesting their release without condition.

A Spokesman for the pirates said that they could not afford to hold the hostages and stated they are now ready to free the hostages as soon as possible. He did not mention were the hostages are held and their health conditions.