Somali Pirates Abduct French Sailors

Two French citizens who were sailing in the Gulf of Aden, the most dangerous waters in the world, were abducted by Somali Pirates. More than likely these pirates are asking for ransom. These Somali pirates are engaged in jihad al-mal (monetary jihad) and the money goes to the al Shabaab terrorists operating in Somalia. CNN

Two French citizens have been abducted by pirates from a sailboat off the coast of Somalia, the French foreign ministry announced Wednesday.

"The French minister of European and foreign affairs confirms a sailboat with two French citizens on board was seized by pirates in the Gulf of Aden," a statement from the ministry said.

"France strongly condemns this act of piracy and calls for immediate release of those taken from the boat. Our primary concern is the security of our citizens."