Two Christian Missionaries Abducted in Haiti Released
Two of the 17 Christian missionaries who were abducted in Haiti in October have been released. One of the hostages is Canadian and the rest are American. They had been kidnapped by a criminal gang called “G-9” in the country.
Haitian police have confirmed that two of the 17 Christian missionaries who were abducted in the country last month have been released.
The group was kidnapped in mid-October this year by a criminal gang called “G-9”. The gang demanded one million dollars for each person.
A man who identified himself as the leader of the gang said in a video published on YouTube last month that he would kill the abducted individuals if his demands were not met. It is still unclear whether a ransom was paid.
The hostages include 12 adults and five children, all Americans except for one Canadian. The Christian Missionary Assistance Clergy Organization in America has not provided much information about the released individuals.
The organization’s statement read: “We can only provide limited information. The two released hostages are safe and in good condition. We are thinking of the 15 people who are still in captivity.”
Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has been plagued for years by political chaos, violence, and insecurity. On July 7, 2021, Jovenel Moïse, the country’s president, was shot at his residence.
Criminal gangs control vast areas, particularly around Port-au-Prince, the capital. Extortion and kidnapping are on the rise. According to United Nations reports, the number of kidnappings in the country in 2020 increased by 200 percent compared to the previous year.
Source: DW
