Photo: Tom E Puskar/AP/ShutterstockTwo of 17 members of the Christian Aid Ministries abducted in Haiti in Octoberhave been released, according to the Ohio-based organization.Christian Aid Ministries made the announcement Sunday afternoon, adding that the two people were “safe, in good spirits, and being cared for.” The organization did not list the names or locations of the individuals, nor would they provide reasons for their release.“We encourage you to continue to pray for the full resolution of this situation,” the statement said. “While we rejoice at this release, our hearts are with the fifteen people who are still being held. Continue to lift up the remaining hostages before the Lord.“On Oct. 16, one Canadian and 16 American members of Christian Aid Ministries were abducted in Ganthier during a trip to an orphanage. The group includes five men, seven women and five children, per the organization.Haitian police inspector Frantz Champagne later toldThe Associated Pressthat the 400 Mawozo gang was behind the abduction.A source at the U.S. embassy told ABC News at the time that two French priests were also abducted at the same location earlier that same day.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In wake of the kidnapping,The Washington Postobtained a WhatsApp group message from one of the abducted Americans, courtesy of a person familiar with the matter.“Please pray for us!! We are being held hostage, they kidnapped our driver,” the message said. “Pray pray pray. We don’t know where they are taking us.“ThePostalso obtained an audio recording that revealed the field director’s family and one other person were the only two people that stayed behind at the organization’s base in Titanyen.
Photo: Tom E Puskar/AP/Shutterstock
Two of 17 members of the Christian Aid Ministries abducted in Haiti in Octoberhave been released, according to the Ohio-based organization.Christian Aid Ministries made the announcement Sunday afternoon, adding that the two people were “safe, in good spirits, and being cared for.” The organization did not list the names or locations of the individuals, nor would they provide reasons for their release.“We encourage you to continue to pray for the full resolution of this situation,” the statement said. “While we rejoice at this release, our hearts are with the fifteen people who are still being held. Continue to lift up the remaining hostages before the Lord.“On Oct. 16, one Canadian and 16 American members of Christian Aid Ministries were abducted in Ganthier during a trip to an orphanage. The group includes five men, seven women and five children, per the organization.Haitian police inspector Frantz Champagne later toldThe Associated Pressthat the 400 Mawozo gang was behind the abduction.A source at the U.S. embassy told ABC News at the time that two French priests were also abducted at the same location earlier that same day.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In wake of the kidnapping,The Washington Postobtained a WhatsApp group message from one of the abducted Americans, courtesy of a person familiar with the matter.“Please pray for us!! We are being held hostage, they kidnapped our driver,” the message said. “Pray pray pray. We don’t know where they are taking us.“ThePostalso obtained an audio recording that revealed the field director’s family and one other person were the only two people that stayed behind at the organization’s base in Titanyen.
Two of 17 members of the Christian Aid Ministries abducted in Haiti in Octoberhave been released, according to the Ohio-based organization.
Christian Aid Ministries made the announcement Sunday afternoon, adding that the two people were “safe, in good spirits, and being cared for.” The organization did not list the names or locations of the individuals, nor would they provide reasons for their release.
“We encourage you to continue to pray for the full resolution of this situation,” the statement said. “While we rejoice at this release, our hearts are with the fifteen people who are still being held. Continue to lift up the remaining hostages before the Lord.”
On Oct. 16, one Canadian and 16 American members of Christian Aid Ministries were abducted in Ganthier during a trip to an orphanage. The group includes five men, seven women and five children, per the organization.
Haitian police inspector Frantz Champagne later toldThe Associated Pressthat the 400 Mawozo gang was behind the abduction.
A source at the U.S. embassy told ABC News at the time that two French priests were also abducted at the same location earlier that same day.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In wake of the kidnapping,The Washington Postobtained a WhatsApp group message from one of the abducted Americans, courtesy of a person familiar with the matter.
“Please pray for us!! We are being held hostage, they kidnapped our driver,” the message said. “Pray pray pray. We don’t know where they are taking us.”
ThePostalso obtained an audio recording that revealed the field director’s family and one other person were the only two people that stayed behind at the organization’s base in Titanyen.
source: people.com
