ONAPE director Stéphanie Paultre freed; lawyer Caleb Jean-Baptiste still held by kidnappers

Stéphanie Paultre, director general of the National Office for Partnership in Education (ONAPE), was freed this weekend after more than two months in captivity, Haïti24 and Ted'Actu report. Lawyer Caleb Jean-Baptiste, kidnapped with her, is reportedly still held.

Kidnapped on September 7

Stéphanie Paultre and Caleb Jean-Baptiste were kidnapped on Monday, September 7, 2026 in La Croix-Périsse, in the Gros-Morne area (Artibonite), as they returned from the launch of the 2026-2027 school year in Ennery. Two police officers assigned to their security were also taken ([read our article](https://nago.tv/news/kidnappes-a-ennery-et-sequestres-a-pendu)).

Haïti24 dates the release to Sunday, November 8, "according to several sources." The conditions of the release have not been made public, nor the exact fate of the others kidnapped with her. The authorities have not yet commented.

Caleb Jean-Baptiste still held

According to Haïti24 and Ted'Actu, lawyer Caleb Jean-Baptiste remains in the hands of his kidnappers. In September, the kidnapping was attributed to the Kokorat San Ras gang, and ransom demands were reported. These details have not been officially confirmed.