Today, Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Founder and Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement:
"I am encouraged to hear that all remaining hostages held by the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti have been released and are returning home safely to their families and communities, including one family from West Michigan. I deeply appreciate the efforts of all officials across the hostage recovery enterprise who worked tirelessly to secure their release. I also commend the communities who mobilized to support and comfort the families of loved ones held captive.
"At the same time, I also want to acknowledge that there are so many Haitians terrorized by kidnappings and extreme levels of violence, even as the humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti continues to worsen. This year alone, nearly 800 people in Haiti have been kidnapped. I reiterate my fervent belief that the United States and our international partners must work urgently to support Haitian-led efforts to bring about a real and accountable democracy that can bring peace and security to the Haitian people."
Source:https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/levin-statement-release-remaining-us-and-canadian-hostages-haiti
