BAGHDAD: Seven young Iraqi anti-corruption activists were released Tuesday, a day after being kidnapped by armed men in central Baghdad, the interior ministry said.

“The seven young men returned to their families unharmed after sustained efforts by the interior minister and a special team managed to secure their release,” ministry adviser Wahab al-Taee said in a statement.

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