Yacht Briton held by Habar-gidir Hawiye pirates 'could become blind in weeks' after catching severe eye infection, Yacht couple held by Somali pirates speak of 'torment'‎

A British man kidnapped with his wife by Habar-gidir Hawiye Jehadist barbaric pirates,is suffering from a severe eye infection that could leave him blind.Paul Chandler is understood to have contracted the infectious disease trachoma, which is prevalent in East African countries such as Somalia. The condition could lead to him becoming blind within weeks.It is feared that he may have had the disease for months and it is now at an advanced stage, causing severe pain in the eyes so that he is unable to keep them open. He is in desperate need of medication.

Ilness: Both Paul Chandler and his wife Rachel have seen their health deteriorate since they were kidnapped in October last year

Mr Chandler, 60, and his wife Rachel, 56, were kidnapped in October while sailing in their 38ft yacht the Lynn Rival from the Seychelles to Tanzania.
Mrs Chandler's health is also said to have deteriorated. Last month, video of the couple showed that she had become very thin. She is said to be very distressed because of cruel treatment by the pirates and because she is being kept apart from her husband.

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Yacht couple held by Somali pirates speak of 'torment'‎