The family of Gena Heraty, an Irish missionary kidnapped alongside others from the Sainte-Hélène orphanage in Kenscoff, has expressed their devastation over her abduction, calling it a deeply worrying situation. Heraty, who serves as the director of the orphanage, was taken along with seven staff members and a child early Sunday morning during what authorities describe as a planned attack by gang members.
Irish Missionary Kidnapped in Haiti: Family Left 'Devastated'
Irish Missionary Kidnapped in Haiti: Family Left 'Devastated'
An Irish woman's abduction from a Haitian orphanage has sparked deep concern from her family and the government.
Intensive efforts are underway to ensure their safe release. Heraty’s family is collaborating with local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the Irish government as they navigate this perilous situation from afar. The Irish Tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris has also conferred with his Haitian counterpart to stress the urgency of their release.
Kidnappings and gang violence have surged in Port-au-Prince, with recent statistics indicating a grim reality where gangs control approximately 85% of the capital. Journalists and local officials have denounced the ongoing threat posed by these armed groups as negotiations start for the hostages' freedom. Meanwhile, communities are banding together in hopes for Heraty and the others’ safe return.
Kidnappings and gang violence have surged in Port-au-Prince, with recent statistics indicating a grim reality where gangs control approximately 85% of the capital. Journalists and local officials have denounced the ongoing threat posed by these armed groups as negotiations start for the hostages' freedom. Meanwhile, communities are banding together in hopes for Heraty and the others’ safe return.
