MISSIONARIES RELEASED

STATEMENT: PROVISIONAL RELEASE OF MAF PILOT RYAN KOHER, AND SOUTH AFRICAN MISSIONARY VOLUNTEERS ERIC DRY AND WILLEM DU PLESSIS, FROM PRISON IN MOZAMBIQUE

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is thrilled to confirm that Ryan Koher, Eric Dry, and Willem du Plessis, have been granted a provisional release from prison in Mozambique.

Koher, an American pilot, along with two South African missionary volunteers, Willem du Plessis and Eric Dry, also detained, left prison late on Tuesday afternoon, 14.03.23. They have been held for more than four months.

They are required to remain in Mozambique and the case is still ongoing. We are continuing to learn more about the next steps in the case from our legal counsel.

MAF SA expresses its thanks for all those who have been praying for the men and their families. We ask for continued prayer that the final outcome will conclude the full release of the men from any charges and trial. Including the release of all confiscated goods of which the orphanages are in need.

MAF is grateful to the courts in Mozambique for this decision. Out of respect for the legal process in Mozambique, MAF will make no further comment at this time.

This update was written on 16.03.23, details subject to change as time progresses.