Three more hostages from a missionary group kidnapped by a Haitian gang in October have been released. Two others were freed last month.
"We are thankful to God that three more hostages were released last night. Those who were released are safe and seem to be in good spirits. As with the previous release, we are not able to provide the names of the people released, the circumstances of the release, or any other details," the statement said.
Two other hostages were released last month. Twelve of the 17 kidnapped remain in captivity.Read MoreNo details on whether or not ransoms have been paid have yet emerged. The captors had demanded $1 million per hostage, Haitian Justice and Interior Minister Liszt Quitel previously told CNN.Gang leader threatens to kill captive missionaries in Haiti if he doesn't get what he wantsKidnappings for ransom in Haiti are widespread and often indiscriminate, targeting rich and poor, young and old.
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