Kidnapped aid worker contacted by Irish officials

The Irish aid worker kidnapped in Darfur last week has reportedly been contacted by Irish officials and could be released shortly.

Thirty-two-year-old Sharon Commins and her Ugandan colleague were abducted by a gang of armed men last Friday.

Sudan's state news agency says a government source has confirmed that the pair are in good health and have been contacted by representatives from their home countries.

A team of Irish officials is currently on the ground in Darfur and Khartoum to help in the effort to secure the release of the two women.