A New Hampshire nurse and her child have been kidnapped in Haiti

A New Hampshire nurse and her child, who were working with the humanitarian organization El Roi Haiti, have been kidnapped in Haiti.

What we know: Alix Dorsainvil, a community health nurse, and her child were taken on Thursday morning from the organization’s campus near Port au Prince.
* Dorsainvil is also the wife of the group’s founder and director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
* El Roi Haiti is a Christian organization that operates a K-12 school for Haitian children and offers other programs, including adult education, vocational instruction and discipleship training.

Organization’s response: El Roi Haiti released a statement expressing their distress over the situation and informing that they are utilizing their “partners and trusted relationships” for the safe return of Alix and her child.
* They applauded Alix’s compassion, love for Haiti and the Haitian people, and her dedication to her work as a nurse in their school and community.

U.S. response and context: The U.S. Department of State stated that they are aware of the situation and are in continuous contact with Haitian authorities to ensure the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas.
* This incident happens amidst increased violence and kidnappings in Haiti, with at least 75 people killed and 40 abducted between May and mid-July, according to The National Human Rights Defense Network.

Recent unrest: Increasing unrest in Haiti, with gangs controlling much of the country including the capital, has amplified concerns about safety.
* On July 14, the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution to look into options to “enhance the security situation” in Haiti, including a potential U.N. peacekeeping force.

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