Haitian gang releases 2 Christian missionaries held hostage, 15 still being held
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A Christian missionary group announced that two of its 17 missionaries have been released after being held hostage by a Hatian gang.
"We have learned that two of the hostages in Haiti were released. We praise God for this! Only limited information can be provided, but we are able to report that the two hostages who were released are safe, in good spirits and being cared for," the group said in a statement.
Fifteen of the group's missionaries are still being held hostage by the 400 Mawozo gang.
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