The Sudanese armed forces and security authorities have rescued 14 of 29 Chinese construction workers held by rebels at the border state of South Kordofan, Sudan News Agency reported.

The rescued workers are in good condition and have not suffered injuries, said Ahmed Haroun, governor of South Kordofan.

There is no information on the conditions of the other 15 workers still held by the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N).