Notorious gang frees two of 17 kidnapped missionaries

Two of the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti have been released, US based Christian Aid Ministries said yesterday in a statement on its website. The group, which includes 16 Americans and a Canadian, was kidnapped on October 16 by a notorious gang east of the capital. ‘‘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,’’ CAM said. The charity, based in Ohio, said it could not provide or confirm the names of those released, the reasons for their release, where they are from or their current location.