Irish missionary Gena Heraty released after Haiti kidnapping
Summary
Irish missionary Gena Heraty was kidnapped in Haiti on August 3 and has now been released. She was taken by alleged gang members in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, along with several others. Her family and international officials expressed relief and gratitude for her safe return.Key Facts
- Gena Heraty is an Irish missionary and director of an orphanage in Haiti.
- She was kidnapped on August 3, 2023, in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
- Alleged gang members took her and several others.
- International appeals and efforts helped secure her release.
- Her family thanked the Irish government and international community for their support.
- The family asked for privacy as they recover from the ordeal.
- Simon Harris, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister, confirmed she is "safe and well."
- The orphanage is run by Nos Petits Frères Et Soeurs, a humanitarian group.
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