Irish Missionary and Child Among Nine Kidnapped in Haiti Orphanage Attack
On Sunday, nine individuals, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were abducted from the Sainte-Hélène orphanage in Kenscoff, Haiti, a facility that houses over 240 children. The attackers, believed to be gang members, entered the property by breaching a wall and then targeted the building where the orphanage director, Gena Heraty, was staying. Irish authorities have confirmed they are actively working to secure the release of Heraty and the others, while no ransom demands have been made public. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and kidnapping crisis plaguing Haiti, where armed gangs control a significant portion of the country, including the capital city.
John Q. Hosedrinker