Families plead for Eid release

Families plead for Eid release

We the families of crew of Albedo from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had earlier appealed to the Elders, our Brothers and Sisters of Somalia to assist with humanitarian release of our loved ones who were on the sunken ship, Albedo. The ship was hijacked by some Somali men on 26th Nov 2010 and 5 of the crew members including 4 Sri Lankan crew have not been able to contact their family members. The fate of rest of the 11 crew remains a big concern for us as we still pray to Almighty GOD to take care of them.

We are in desperate condition living with a little hope to see our beloved crew soon. On this eve of forthcoming Eid on 9th August 2013, we once again appeal with our folded hands to all Somali community in the world to convince Somali men, who are holding these innocent poor lives, to release them on humanitarian grounds. We have not celebrated any festival since the last 3 years and have forgotten even to laugh. The only faith on which we are surviving is that we will be able to rejoice with our son/ father/ husband / brother one day. Their small children, wife, old parents are eagerly waiting to meet with them and again celebrate festivals.

The festival of "Eid" symbolises brotherhood, love, peace and prosperity among all sections of the society. We would be very grateful and thankful throughout our life to kindly assist in securing the release of unfortunate crew of Albedo. Please accept our sincere request as we have left with no other option than to beg for the life our family's sole breadwinners.

With all our hands folded, the families of crew of Albedo once again desperately seek the help of all Somali community to urgently help us to save them.

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