BEIRUT – Lebanon's foreign minister says seven Estonians who were abducted nearly four months ago have been released.
The Estonians were cycling in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley when armed men wearing masks kidnapped them on March 23.
A previously unheard-of group claimed responsibility and demanded an unspecified ransom, but it was not clear whether the kidnappings were politically motivated.
Minister Adnan Mansour said Thursday he is relieved at their release but gave no other details.
A Lebanese security official said the seven were released in the Bekaa Valley and were on their way to Beirut. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
