British couple held by Somali pirates for 100 days appeal for help | World news | The Guardian

Alone, frightened and increasingly desperate, a gaunt Rachel Chandler spoke of her "cruel" treatment at the hands of her Somali kidnappers in a video released today appealing for help.

It has been 100 days since she was seized by pirates along with her husband, Paul, as they sailed their yacht, the Lynn Rival, on a tour of the Indian ocean, part of a round-the-world dream voyage.

Today, in a film shot by a news agency, her accelerating sickness and distress at being separated from her husband is clear.

via www.guardian.co.uk

It's been a while since I had heard anything about this poor couple. They have been captive now for over 100 days with no rescue or ransom paid. I wanted to do what I could to keep awareness of their plight up.