Alix Dorsainvil, an American nurse, and her daughter were released on Wednesday after nearly two weeks of captivity in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as reported by the aid organization El Roi Haiti.
El Roi Haiti’s response and request for privacy
Founded by Dorsainvil’s spouse, the Christian group El Roi Haiti has implored the public to respect the privacy of the Dorsainvil family, emphasizing their need to process and heal after this harrowing event.
Expressing immense joy and gratitude, the group confirmed their safe return. However, specifics about the release, including potential ransom payments, remain undisclosed.
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US State Department’s role and reaction
Reacting to the news of their freedom, the US State Department emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and security of American citizens abroad.
They lauded both their Haitian counterparts and US interagency teams for playing pivotal roles in ensuring the duo’s release.
According to media reports, armed men had abducted the nurse, originally from New Hampshire, and her daughter last month from a clinic situated in a region of Port-au-Prince dominated by gangs.
Dorsainvil was an active member of the community, dedicating her time and expertise to offer essential services, including medical care and education, to some of Haiti’s most underserved populations through El Roi Haiti.
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