Two of the 17 US and Canadian missionaries taken hostage last month in Haiti have been set free, the country's national police confirmed on Sunday. The freed hostages "are safe, in good spirits and being cared for" said the Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries group which arranged the trip. The 400 Mawozo gang, as they are known, kidnapped one Canadian US and 16 missionaries on October 16, bringing the matter to the attention of the US authorities. "We cannot provide or confirm the names of those released, the reasons for their release, where they are from, or their current location," Christian Aid Ministries said. Since the October 16 attack, US President Joe Biden has received regular briefings of any progress made by law enforcement.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 22, 2021 10:28 UTC