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Seven Somali men put on defence over piracy charges

By Linah Benyawa

Seven Somali men facing piracy charges were yesterday placed on their defence after a Mombasa court concluded that they had a case to answer. Senior Resident Magistrate James Ombura said: "I am satisfied the prosecution has proved its case and I will place each of the suspects on their defences," said Ombura.

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