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S Korean court begins trial for 5 Somali pirates
Updated: 2011-05-23 13:37
(Agencies)
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MixxSEOUL - A South Korean court has begun a trial for five Somali pirates captured during a raid on a hijacked ship in the Arabian Sea.
The five were arrested in January after a team of South Korean commandos raided the seized South Korean-operated cargo ship and killed eight other pirates.
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The Busan District Court says the trial started Monday. The pirates have been charged with attempted murder, hostage taking and maritime robbery.
The court says the pirate who allegedly shot the captain could face the death penalty if convicted, while the rest would face four years to life in prison.
A verdict is expected Friday.
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