The first time I've heard of the UK Somali community saying anything on this topic:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8514104.stm"


TV and radio stations serving the community are broadcasting regular appeals for the Chandlers' release, while demonstrations and public meetings demanding their freedom have been organised by Somali leaders across the country.
Anecdote suggests a good proportion of the UK community come from Puntland, where many of the pirates are based.