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(CNN Spanish) --
The deputy head of the mission of the Turkish embassy in Santo Domingo confirmed to CNN on Tuesday the kidnapping of eight Turkish citizens who were traveling from the Dominican capital to Port-au-Prince on Sunday in a private bus.
The Turkish diplomat, who did not want to be identified, told Noticias SIN that they remain in constant communication with the Haitian government to manage the release of their nationals.
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According to the Metro bus company, the Dominican driver, identified as Martín Decena, two Haitian stewardesses employed by the company, as well as the eight Turkish passengers, apparently missionaries, were also on board the kidnapped vehicle, as well as two citizens of Haitian origin. .
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Jatzel Román, revealed that the authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met on Monday morning with relatives of the Dominican driver to inform them of the efforts that the country is making for his return.
"You get desperate for your loved one, because you don't know what's going on and how you're doing," said the Dominican driver's son, Luis Decena.
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Román reiterated that the Dominican Government has recommended not visiting the neighboring country of Haiti, unless it is strictly necessary.
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He explained that the Foreign Ministry is in permanent communication with the Haitian authorities and that due to security issues it cannot offer more details of the steps being taken.
For his part, the deputy chief of mission of the Turkish embassy reported that he is working together with the Dominican and Haitian authorities to achieve the rescue of the eight Turks who were traveling on the bus.
The diplomat did not want to give details about the kidnapping and if they have had contact with the kidnappers.
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