Indian workers released by rebels in South Sudan: Swaraj
Following the intervention of the Indian government, two Indian nationals who were abducted by rebels in South Sudan have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said. "I appreciate the efforts of  Indian Ambassador in South Sudan Srikumar Menon for the release," she added. The two men, Midhun and Ganesh, were abducted on March 8 during field work.
Two Indian nationals who were abducted by rebels in South Sudan earlier this month, have been released with the intervention of Government of India.The External Affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj, in a tweet conveyed the information of their release. The tweet read, "I am happy to inform about the release of two Indian nationals Midhun and Edward who were abducted in South Sudan."In an another tweet, she lauded the Indian Ambassador in Sudan, for his efforts to rescue the abducted."I appreciate the efforts of  Indian Ambassador in South Sudan Srikumar Menon for the release of Indian nationals", she tweeted.Even yesterday, she took to twitter to convey that the workers from Telangana, who were held captive by their employer in Saudi Arabia, have been rescued.