Sailor Who Escaped From Pirates To End Up In Nigerian Jail, Seeks Help From Government

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Vizianagram sailor Sankara Rao Jarjana was supposed to receive help from the Indian High Commission in Nigeria, after being jailed for illegally entering Nigerian waters after fleeing from Somalian pirates about a year ago. Having been on board since November 23rd, 2018, he is now at the end tethers of his endurance.

Captain Sanjay Prashar initiated to help the sailor who was “struggling for legal help and (has) been treated unfairly”, placing attention on what was otherwise a case with barely...

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