Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage
Summary
Nine people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped from an orphanage near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, and the group responsible is believed to be gang members. Haiti is experiencing a rise in gang violence, affecting many parts of the country.Key Facts
- Nine people were kidnapped from the Sainte-Hélène orphanage near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- The kidnapped group includes an Irish missionary named Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child.
- The attackers broke through a wall to enter the orphanage.
- Gena Heraty has been working in Haiti since 1993 and stayed despite growing violence.
- No ransom demands have been reported yet.
- Gang violence is prevalent in Haiti, with gangs controlling major parts of Port-au-Prince.
- More than one million people have been displaced due to gang violence in Haiti.
- UN reports show that almost 350 kidnappings happened in the first half of 2025 in Haiti.
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