YouTube star YourFellowArab, known for risky explorations, allegedly kidnapped in Haiti. Last active on Instagram in July, he reportedly went to Port-au-Prince for an interview. The kidnappers, linked to a notorious gang leader, demand $600,000 ransom despite a $40,000 initial payment. Streamers and fellow YouTubers confirm the abduction.
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00:00 "All it takes is one stupid gang member holding an AK-47 for one thing to go wrong.
00:05 So we're not taking that risk at night.
00:07 We're going to be leaving at three in the morning."
00:08 YouTube personality Addison Pierre Malouf, widely known as the "Your Fellow Arab" or
00:14 "Arab", has reportedly been abducted in Haiti.
00:18 According to media reports, Malouf ran on for his exploration of high-risk areas often
00:24 overlooked by mainstream tourism ventures into the violence-affected country prior to
00:28 his disappearance.
00:30 Notably, Malouf has been inactive on his Instagram since July last year.
00:35 Now, some unverified reports are suggesting that he travelled to Port-au-Prince to conduct
00:41 an interview with the notorious figure Jimmy "BBQ" Cherizier.
00:45 However, he got stuck in gang violence and eventually was kidnapped.
00:50 Allegedly kidnapped by a group linked to gang leader Lanmo 100 Ju, affiliated with the Wave
00:56 Unsum coalition, Malouf's abductors have demanded an exorbitant ransom of $600,000 for his release.
01:06 Despite an initial payment of $40,000 already, the kidnappers insist on a larger sum.
01:13 His close friend streamer Sneeko also addressed Malouf's plight during a recent livestream,
01:17 revealing that the YouTuber has been held captive for 15 days.
01:22 Twitch streamer Lallem has also confirmed the kidnapping, stating efforts are underway
01:27 for his rescue.
01:28 Whereas, according to fellow YouTuber Miles Roatleg, who reportedly spoke with Malouf,
01:33 he remains confined alongside with the "fixer" accompanying him.
01:39 Malouf's resilience is evident as he plans to create content upon his release.
01:44 Despite being offered freedom, the man who accompanied Malouf has opted to remain with
01:48 Malouf until they are both liberated.
01:50 Meanwhile, the rampant violence armed by the gang violence in Haiti has resulted in devastating
01:56 tolls with thousands dead, kidnapped or injured.
01:59 The crisis has exacerbated one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies globally,
02:05 leaving around 5.5 million Haitians in need of aid.
02:10 Shockingly, over 125,000 children are also deemed imminently at risk of severe malnutrition,
02:17 according to the United Nations.
02:20 The situation highlights the need for intervention and support to alleviate the suffering and
02:24 address the dire circumstances faced by the Haitian population.
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