Two members of a U.S.-based religious group who were taken hostage last month in Haiti have been released.The organization that sent the missionaries, Christian Aid Ministries, announced the release on Sunday.A spokesman for Haiti's national police force also confirmed the release to news agencies.The group of 16 American citizens and one Canadian was kidnapped by a group called 400 Mawozo on October 16.There are five children in the group, including an 8-month-old.The organization said the group was taken while on a trip to visit an orphanage--a home for children who do not have parents to take care of them.In a statement, Christian Aid Ministries said the released hostages were safe and "in good spirits"."While we rejoice at this release, our hearts are with the 15 people who are still being held," the Ohio-based group said.The statement did not give the names of those freed or provide any other information about the release.
