Haiti

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: December 4th 2001 IFJ Condemns Slaying of Haitian Journalist As Wave of Violence Against Media Continues The International Federation of Journalists, the world’s largest journalists’ organisation, today condemned the brutal killing of radio journalist Brignol Lindor. His killing follows from a wave of assaults and threats […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to the seven members of the Senate commission responsible for studying the examining judge’s request for the lifting of Senator Dany Toussaint’s parliamentary immunity, RSF urged them to to declare the judge’s request as admissible. The organisation warned the senators against the temptation “to hide behind procedural issues or legal […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Secretary of State for Public Security Jean Gérard Dubreuil, RSF protested the assault on Radio Métropole journalist Francine Léonard by a supporter of the ruling Fanmi Lavalas party. “Since 1 January 2001, a dozen journalists have been threatened or assaulted by the police or Fanmi Lavalas supporters,” recalled RSF […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, RSF expressed its indignation over the mob killing of Panel Rénélus, one of journalist Jean Dominique’s presumed killers, the day after his arrest by police. The organisation called for the immediate launch of an investigation so that the police officials who were responsible for the […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to President of the Senate Yvon Neptune, RSF and the International Alliance for Justice for Jean Dominique (IAJJD) expressed serious concern that three months after the Ministry of Justice’s request, the Senate has yet to take a decision on whether to lift Senator Dany Toussaint’s parliamentary immunity. The two organisations […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Secretary of State for Public Security Jean Gérard Dubreuil, RSF protested the assault on Jean Robert Delciné, a Radio Haïti Inter journalist, by two police officers. The journalist’s materials were also seized. RSF asked that an investigation be opened so that the authors of the assault are punished. “The […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, RSF expressed its profound concern about the continued non-execution of four arrest warrants which were issued as part of the investigation into the assassination of journalist Jean Dominique. The organisation asked the president to do everything in his power to ensure that the targeted individuals are […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Jean Gérard Dubreuil, the state secretary for public security, RSF expressed concern over the death threats received by Confident Fedner, a reporter for the radio station Radio Sacré-Coeur in Thiotte city (southwestern Haiti). The organisation asked that an inquiry be launched in order to identify and punish the authors […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Jean Gérard Dubreuil, state secretary for public security, RSF protested the detention of Liberus Renald and Claude François, journalists from the radio station Rotation FM, and the seizure of one of their recordings. The organisation asked that appropriate measures be taken against the authors of their detention and that […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to senators, RSF urged Haiti’s elected representatives to lift the parliamentary immunity of Dany Toussaint, a senator from the west. “By voting in favour of this measure, you will simply be allowing the justice system to follow its natural course,” wrote RSF Secretary-General Robert Ménard. “If Mr. Toussaint is innocent, […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Eric Dubreuil, junior minister for public security, RSF expressed its concern following the assault on Fritson Orius, journalist from Radio Haïti Inter. RSF asked that an inquiry be launched in order to identify and punish the authors of the attack. “It may be that the radio station was in […]

(RSF/IFEX) – The following is a 15 June 2001 RSF press release: HAITI Reporters sans frontières hopes that the judge in charge of the inquiry into journalist Jean Dominique’s assassination will return to the case Following the 13 June 2001 announcement of the resignation of Judge Claudy Gassant, who is overseeing the inquiry into journalist […]

(CPJ/IFEX) – In a 13 June 2001 letter to President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, CPJ expressed profound concerned about recent threats against Roosevelt Benjamin, director of information of the radio station Signal FM, based in the Port-au-Prince suburb of Pétion-Ville. Benjamin told CPJ that on the afternoon of 9 June, one hour after concluding his weekly political […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Minister of Justice Gary Lissade, RSF expressed its profound concern following the uncovering of an assumed plot to assassinate Judge Claudy Gassant, who is overseeing the inquiry into the assassination of journalist Jean Dominique, and Senator Prince Pierre Sonson, who has been calling for justice in the case for […]

(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 17 May 2001 IAPA press release: IAPA Seeks Protection for Judge in Haiti Journalist Murder Case President Aristide asked to meet with IAPA delegation to continue inquiries and sign the Declaration of Chapultepec MIAMI, Florida (May 17, 2001) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has told Haitian President […]

(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, RSF expressed its concern about the reduction in security measures for Judge Claudy Gassant, who is leading the investigation into the 3 April 2000 assassination of Jean Dominique, director of Radio Haïti Inter. The organisation asked that the judge’s security detail be reinforced immediately. “It is […]