In the early hours of Sunday morning, Gena Heraty, director of the Sainte-Hélène orphanage in Kenscoff, along with seven staff members and a young child, were kidnapped during a planned attack. Local officials believe members of a gang are responsible, and no ransom demands have yet surfaced. The alarming surge in gang violence in Haiti has led to increased kidnappings and displacement of families.
Irish Missionary and Young Child Kidnapped from Orphanage in Haiti
Irish Missionary and Young Child Kidnapped from Orphanage in Haiti
Nine individuals, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, have been abducted from an orphanage near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Haiti has been struggling with rampant gang activity, with armed groups controlling much of Port-au-Prince. Gena Heraty, recognized for her humanitarian efforts, has dedicated her life to the children in her care, emphasizing her commitment to remaining in Haiti despite the dangers. The situation is critical, with increasing numbers of internally displaced persons due to ongoing violence.
The kidnapping has drawn international attention, and the Irish government is providing consular assistance as the search for the abducted individuals unfolds.
Haiti's escalating violence leads to serious humanitarian crisis, leading to widespread fear and community instability.
The UN reports a staggering rise in kidnappings and violence recently, further worsening the plight of countless families facing hardships in the nation.
The kidnapping has drawn international attention, and the Irish government is providing consular assistance as the search for the abducted individuals unfolds.
Haiti's escalating violence leads to serious humanitarian crisis, leading to widespread fear and community instability.
The UN reports a staggering rise in kidnappings and violence recently, further worsening the plight of countless families facing hardships in the nation.
