Irish Woman Gena Heraty Released After Haiti Kidnapping
Gena Heraty, kidnapped along with seven others including a child, was freed after nearly a month; gang violence affects 85% of Port-au-Prince, officials said.
- Gena Heraty, an Irish missionary, has been released after being kidnapped from an orphanage in Haiti on August 3, 2025, along with seven others, including a three-year-old child.
- Simon Harris, Tnaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced the safe return of Ms. Heraty and her fellow hostages, stating they are reported to be safe and well.
- The Heraty family expressed gratitude for the global support during the ordeal, acknowledging efforts from various officials and organizations for securing their safe return.
- Harris praised Ms. Heraty as a 'deeply courageous person' and emphasized the need to remain aware of the challenges facing people in Haiti.
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Irish missionary among 8 people freed in Haiti after being kidnapped during attack on orphanage
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An Irish missionary and a 3-year-old child are among eight people who have been freed in Haiti by kidnappers after being held for almost a month following an attack by gunmen on an orphanage, officials and relatives said
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