6 Nuns and 2 Other People Kidnapped in Haiti Have Been Released, Archbishop Says

The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
January 26, 2024Americas
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6 Nuns and 2 Other People Kidnapped in Haiti Have Been Released, Archbishop Says
Two of six Catholic nuns who were kidnapped by gangs drive to a hospital the day after being released in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 25, 2024. (Odelyn Joseph/AP Photo)

Six nuns kidnapped in Haiti last week along with two other people have been released, the archbishop of Port-au-Prince told The Associated Press on Thursday.

The group was released late Wednesday, and everyone is in good condition, said Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor.

“Thanks to God for helping us,” he said.

He declined to say whether a ransom was paid or to provide other details, including who was responsible. This latest high-profile kidnapping prompted religious leaders to issue a scathing letter criticizing the government for its inaction toward Haiti’s surge in gang-related violence.