Ten Indian Sailors Rescued From Ivory Coast

Ten Indian sailors kidnapped on Ivory Coast rescued from pirates.
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: Reuters)
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: Reuters)
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At least 10 Indian sailors have been rescued from pirates in Ivory Coast, a week after their ship was hijacked off the west African nation, but one more Indian and a Pakistani crew member remain captive, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.

She said the Indian bulk carrier, Genco Maximus, was hijacked with 11 Indian crew members by pirates off the Ivory Coast on February 13.

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