Irish missionary and eight others freed weeks after kidnapping in Haiti | AI News Digest
Gena Heraty, an Irish missionary, and eight others have been freed after nearly a month of captivity in Haiti. Heraty, who ran an orphanage, was abducted along with seven Haitian colleagues and a three-year-old child on August 3. Her family expressed immense relief and gratitude for the efforts made to secure their safe return. Ireland's deputy prime minister, Simon Harris, praised Heraty's courage and resilience during this challenging time. The situation in Haiti remains precarious, with ongoing violence and gang control affecting the safety of citizens and foreign nationals alike.
