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Criticism over a ransom paid to Somali pirates for the release of a German ship

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Janine RabeAugust 5, 2009

Here in Germany, there's growing criticism over a ransom paid to Somali pirates for the release of a container ship. The "Hansa Stavanger" and its crew were held captive for four months. The pirates say they received more than two million euros to set them free.

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