Kidnappings in Haiti: Orphanage Under Siege
Eight people, including an Irish missionary and a child, went missing after gunmen attacked an orphanage in Haiti. The incident emphasized the control of armed gangs in the region. Authorities are scrambling to relocate vulnerable children and staff. The area's gang federation, Viv Ansanm, is suspected of orchestrating the attack.
In a harrowing development in Haiti, eight individuals, including an Irish missionary and a toddler, have been reported missing following an armed assault on an orphanage. The attack highlights the pervasive influence of militant factions in the region.
Local authorities are feverishly working to transfer scores of children and personnel from the Saint-Hélène orphanage to safety. Managed by international charity Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs, the establishment is home to over 240 children.
Gena Heraty, a long-time missionary, was among those abducted. Known for her dedicated humanitarian work in Haiti for three decades, Heraty has chronicled previous threats faced during her tenure, underscoring the escalating danger in the country.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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