US nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks in video after being released.
U.S. Nurse Kidnapped in Haiti Speaks Out After Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—In a heartfelt video, Alix Dorsainvil, a U.S. nurse who was recently kidnapped in Haiti along with her young daughter, expressed her gratitude to those who prayed for her during her ordeal.
Sitting in a serene garden with the gentle chirping of crickets in the background, Dorsainvil appeared alone in the nearly five-minute video. Speaking entirely in Haitian Creole, she thanked the supporters of El Roi, the Christian group founded by her husband that provides essential services in Haiti’s most impoverished areas. The video was posted on El Roi’s website on Monday.
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In a soft voice, Dorsainvil addressed the kidnappers directly, stating, “For the gangsters, I have a message for you: I want you guys to know that everything I said during my time in captivity was sincere. They were not the manipulative words of someone desperate to escape, but simply the truth, especially when I told you my clinic doors are always open to you or anyone in need.”
She also shared a touching moment when one of the nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks in video after being released.”>gang members informed her that the people of Duvivier were marching in support of her. This gesture of solidarity greatly encouraged her during the difficult time of her captivity.
Dorsainvil expressed her forgiveness towards her kidnappers, assuring them that she holds no grudges in her heart. However, she made it clear that she does not condone their actions, particularly the harm they inflict on their fellow Haitians. She emphasized that even if a ransom is paid and the victims are released, the emotional scars will remain.
Having been released unharmed after nearly two weeks in captivity, Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, stated that she needs time to heal, pray, and seek guidance from God for her future. She expressed her desire to return to work at the clinic, but acknowledges the importance of taking the necessary time to recover.
It is worth noting that Dorsainvil’s kidnapping is just one of many in Haiti, with over 950 reported cases from January 1 to August 15. The country is grappling with a surge in violence and kidnappings.
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