Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue

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Families of hostages taken by Somali pirates are urging for their release, particularly for one individual who has been enduring severe conditions. The group has been held for 23 days, and reports highlight the harrowing situation they are facing for survival.

KARACHI, May 13 - Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by Somali pirates 23 days ago, and who is now drinking dirty tank water to survive, she said.