Two foreign national professors kidnapped in Kabul

Two foreign national professors from the American University in Afghanistan have been kidnapped in Kabul, officials said.

According to the security officials, one has been identified as a U.S national and the other an Australian, reports Tolo News.

The incident took place in Darulaman area of Kabul close to the university on Sunday night after a number of unknown gunmen abducted the duo.

The security officials said efforts to free the hostages are underway.

So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.