4 aid workers rescued in Afghanistan

The group worked for Medair, a nongovernmental organization, and was kidnapped by the Taliban on May 22, officials said.

The aid workers were bringing food to children and pregnant women in the remote and mountainous area when they were abducted.

The NATO-led coalition did not give any details on the rescue, but confirmed that two women and two Afghans were freed.

The two women were identified as Helen Johnston and Moragwe Oirere.

"First, I would like to thank the Afghan ministry of the interior and Minister Mohammadi for their tremendous support throughout this crisis. Second, this morning's mission, conducted by coalition forces, exemplifies our collective and unwavering commitment to defeat the Taliban," said Gen. John R. Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, CNN reported.