Karachi (HRNW)- Pakistani hostages being held captive by Somali pirates have completed 50 days in captivity, while a new video showing the condition of those aboard the vessel has surfaced.
According to sources, the video was recorded on the deck of the ship, with the sea clearly visible in the background. In the footage, the hostages appealed to the governments of Pakistan and Indonesia to immediately intervene and take practical steps to secure their release.
The hostages said they are living under extremely difficult conditions, with plain rice often being their only source of food. They claimed that they sometimes have to beg the pirates for food, while access to clean drinking water remains limited. According to the captives, frequent gunfire in the area has created a constant atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
They further alleged that the shipping company has not conducted direct negotiations with the pirates and has instead delegated responsibility to a third party identified as “Usman,” whom the pirates reportedly do not recognize. The hostages claimed that the pirates are demanding direct communication with the company’s official representatives, but no meaningful progress has been achieved so far.
The captives also reported severe shortages of food, medicine, and other basic necessities. Several crew members have reportedly fallen ill, but proper medical treatment is unavailable due to the lack of healthcare facilities on board.
The hostages warned that the situation could worsen if immediate assistance is not provided, noting that they are approaching two months in captivity.
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