World News | All from US Missionary Group Freed in Haiti, Police Say
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Port-au- The remaining members of a missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago have been freed, Haiti police and the group said Thursday.
Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Dec 16 (AP) The remaining members of a missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago have been freed, Haiti police and the group said Thursday.
The spokesman for Haiti's National Police, Gary Desrosiers, confirmed to The Associated Press that the remaining hostages had been released, but did not immediately provide additional details.
“We glorify God for answered prayer — the remaining 12 hostages are FREE!” Christian Aid Ministries said in a statement. “Join us in praising God that all 17 of our loved ones are now safe.” The Ohio group said it hopes to provide more information later.
The missionaries were kidnapped by the 400 Mawozo gang on Oct 16. There were five children in the group of 16 US citizens and one Canadian, including an 8-month-old. Their Haitian driver also was abducted, according to a local human rights organisation.
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The leader of the 400 Mawozo gang had threatened to kill the hostages unless his demands are met. Authorities had said the gang was demanding $1 million per person, although it wasn't immediately clear that included the children in the group. (AP)
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