Update (1310 EST):
I was kidnapped purely for the color of my skin. I was kidnapped for being a “Blanc”.
Can’t give any more detail till I’m home, but all I will say for now is – Glory be to God. Released between Good Friday & Easter, Christ is King.
When you’re kidnapped in the middle of the…
— Arab (@YourFellowArab) March 30, 2024
As this publication reported on March 28th, 2024, U.S. person Adisson Pierre Maalouf, a journalist and “influencer” on YouTube, was kidnapped by the 400 Mawozo Group for a ransom of 600,000 USD. He was reportedly kidnapped on March 14th, 2024. As of 0800 EST this morning, reports have indicated that a ransom of 40,000 USD was paid.
As of 1250 EST, reports indicate that Maalouf has been released by the gang.
BREAKING: Lanmò Sanjou says he is releasing YourFellowArab and Haitian fixer
Sanjou, leader of 400 Mawozo, published this video with Addison Pierre Maalouf, AKA YourFellowArab, saying he and his Haitian fixer have been released unconditionally and without ransom.
This is the… pic.twitter.com/NJGhJKA6Ss
— Dan Cohen (@dancohen3000) March 30, 2024