Land & Sea Journal

All nine people have all been released - including the two Frenchmen. No word made public if the $1m ransom was paid. The local religious society of the kidnapped Haitians thanked the French and American ambassadors for their 'discreet and effective diplomatic support.' [RFI]

Some have noted a rise in gang kidnappings for ransom in the country over the past year.

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