Somali pirates on trial in Kenya

Eleven Somali men accused of piracy are to stand trial in a Kenyan court.



French commandos captured the men last week after an attempt to hijack a Liberian tanker.



The Somalis will be handed over to Kenyan authorities for prosecution under a special agreement with the European Union.



The accused men are expected to appear in court next week Wednesday.



Somali-based pirates have reportedly attacked more than 80 ships and hijacked at least 20 other vessels, collecting millions of dollars in ransom since the start of the year.