Family “devastated” after a woman stolen on Haiti

The Irish woman’s family stolen from Haiti’s asylum stated that she was “absolutely devastated” and called the situation “deeply exciting.”

Gene Gerati’s Gene, the director of the object was Among several people takenAccording to Mayor Massilana Gina.

Her location is unknown because she, along with seven employees and a child, was taken out of the shelter, which cares more than 250 children.

The Irish government reports intense efforts to ensure their release.

Mrs. Herat, who is from the Westport in My County, controls the shelter, which manages the humanitarian organization No. Petits Frères et Siurs (our little brothers and sisters-NPFs), in the Kenskof Commune, about 10 km to the southeast of the capital, Port-Press.

The attackers invaded the shelter at about 3:30 pm local time (07:30 GMT), “without opening the fire,” said Mazillon Jean, calling it a “planned act”.

Gene said the attackers broke through the wall to enter the building where Ms Herati stopped.

The gang members are believed to be responsible for the attack, according to the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste.

In their statement, the family of Mrs. Herat states that they are “absolutely devastated”, describing the situation as “developing and deeply”.

“We cooperate closely with NPFS (Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs) on Haiti and Ireland, the Irish government and international partners that do their best to ensure the safe and immediate release of the gene and its colleagues.

“We are unable to share additional details at this time from respect for the constant effort and security of the gene at this time,” the family said.

Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland) and Foreign Minister Simon Harris held talks for the night with his Haitian counterpart.

Mr. Harris said he asked Haiti Harvel Foreign Minister Jean-Baptiste, “what was done to ensure the release of the gene and other hostages.”

The violence and abduction of the gang are also often found in other areas in Port-O Prince, where the UN says armed groups control about 85% of the city.

In the first half of 2025, UN figures show that nearly 350 people were abducted in Haiti. At least 3,141 people were also killed in the same period, the UN Human Rights reported.

NPH International, a charity working for orphans, abandoned and vulnerable children in Latin America and the Caribbean, also called for free hostages and stated that it was doing everything to bring them home safely.

Tommy Marren, who presented the Middle West Radio in my county and knows that Jen Herat called her “hot, dedicated and supple” and said she was considered in the county “living holy”.

“She is a devoted and devoted person who looks after some of the most vulnerable in society,” he said.

“Last night, a parish priest said in a small parish church in Kushla, where all people can do now, it will pray and hope that this will be a positive result.

“The gene family is absolutely confused and devastated.”

Harold Isaac, who is a journalist in Port-O Prince, said Good morning BBC Radio Olster On Tuesday, “negotiations continue through different people who seek to secure their release.”

“About 80 to 90% of the capital, Port-O Prince, is under some form of control over gangs,” he said.

“It has been a constant situation for the entire metropolitan area over the last few years, but over the past few months it has deteriorated because the authorities have been fighting for control over the situation.

“The residential district, where the shelter was located, was attacking the gang over the last six months, and this attack is just a reminder of how fragile the situation is.”