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Five crew members killed as three hijacked ships freed off Somalia
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Somali pirates killed five crew members aboard the MT Honour 25.
The MT Honour 25 was freed in Somali waters on 29 September after five crew members were killed and several others seriously injured; Puntland forces arrested 16 suspected pirates. It was one of three freed vessels, releasing 44 seafarers, while 22 remain captive aboard the ASANA.
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AllegedSomali pirates killed five crew members aboard the MT Honour 25.
3 of 3 sources“five seafarers died during the rescue of one of them”
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Four other crew members were injured.
2 of 2 sources“Four other crew members were injured”