Ten Indian Sailors Rescued From Ivory Coast

Ten Indian sailors kidnapped on Ivory Coast rescued from pirates.

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.

We have rescued 10 Indians with the help of Nigerian Navy. We are trying to rescue 11th Indian and a Pakistani crew member from the pirates.

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 21, 2016

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

A ship 'Maximus' with 11 Indian crew members was hijacked by pirates off the Ivory Coast last Saturday. On our request the ship was /2

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 21, 2016

followed by Ghana and Nigerian Navy./3

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) February 21, 2016