Haiti: Seven people, including two French citizens, kidnapped for ransom in Croix-des-Bouquets on April 11

Event

Five Catholic priests and two nuns were kidnapped in Croix-des-Bouquets April 11; two of the abductees are French citizens. According to police, a local gang called "400 Mawozo" carried out the abductions and has demanded a USD-1 million ransom payment. Croix-des-Bouquets is a township on the northeastern outskirts of Port-au-Prince.

Advice

Exercise a high degree of vigilance due to the threat of kidnapping in Haiti. Do not discuss plans and routes publicly. If operating in the area in the long term, vary routes and times of travel and ensure the use of secure transport.