At Least 16 American Missionaries, Together with 5 Kids, Kidnapped In Haiti After Visiting Orphanage

At the least 16 American Missionaries, 5 of whom are kids, have been reportedly kidnapped at a Haitian airport whereas they have been on their means dwelling after visiting an orphanage, ABC News studies.

Officers mentioned a Haitian gang kidnapped 19 individuals at a checkpoint in Haiti throughout an airport run, a supply on the U.S. embassy instructed ABC Information. The kidnapping occurred on the intersection of “Carrefour Boen” and “La Tremblay 17,” a supply on the Haitian presidential workplace mentioned.

Of the group kidnapped, 16 are reportedly American missionaries from Ohio.  The opposite three kidnapped embrace a Canadian missionary and two Haitian residents, based on the U.S. Embassy. 

Two French monks have been additionally kidnapped in a separate assault on the identical location earlier within the day, based on the supply. The Haitian authorities suspects the gang generally known as 400 Mawozo is behind the abductions.

It wasn’t instantly clear the place the victims have been taken and there weren’t any quick updates on their present situation. The Embassy is working with a particular group of People within the nation who’re investigating the abductions.

The Ohio-based ministry Christian Support Ministries confirmed in a press release {that a} group of 17 individuals have been “kidnapped” whereas they have been on a visit to an orphanage Saturday.

“We request pressing prayer for the group of Christian Support Ministries staff who have been kidnapped whereas on a visit to go to an orphanage on Saturday, October 16,” the assertion learn Sunday. “We’re in search of God’s route for a decision, and authorities are in search of methods to assist.

The gang has additionally been blamed for kidnapping 5 monks and two nuns earlier this yr, based on the Related Press. 

Our prayers are with the victims and their households and we hope they’re returned dwelling safely. We’ll preserve you posted on any updates.

Need updates straight in your textual content inbox? Hit us up at 917-722-8057 or  click here to join!