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Journalist Setoute Yvens survives shooting attempt, another reporter receives death threats in Haiti

Haitian authorities should swiftly and thoroughly investigate the shooting attack on journalist Setoute Yvens and the death threats to journalist Pradel Alexandre and identify and prosecute those involved.

Haitian journalist Kendi Zidor survives shooting attempt in Port-au-Prince

Zidor, who works as a commentator for television outlet Téle Pacific and daily newspaper “Le National”, told CPJ he has received death threats via text message since publishing an editorial critical of local authorities in May.

People demonstrate through the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 29 March 2019, demanding the removal of President Jovenel Moïse, VALERIE BAERISWYL/AFP/Getty Images

Violence against journalists and impunity a constant in Haiti

The crisis in the country worsened in the last six months with mass protests against the government’s policies and state corruption. The protests resulted in almost three dozen deaths and some one hundred injuries, among them a news photographer in an incident that brought attention to the constant danger that the press faces.

Link to: Female journalist fired for reporting sexual harassment at Haitian broadcaster

Female journalist fired for reporting sexual harassment at Haitian broadcaster

After a group of women working for state-owned broadcaster RTNH made allegations of sexual harassment against its director-general, four of them were fired on the grounds of defamation and insubordination.

Link to: Politically-motivated attacks on journalists in Haitian town

Politically-motivated attacks on journalists in Haitian town

At least five journalists have been the victims of physical or verbal attacks in the past month in Petit-Goâve, a coastal town 65 km west of Port-au-Prince.

In this March 26, 2012 photo, fishermen listen to news on a radio as they rest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti., AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery

Danger of self-censorship after council issues warning to radio stations in Haiti

Reporters Without Borders is alarmed by the communiqué that the National Telecommunications Council issued on 8 April 2014 condemning “certain” radio stations that “systematically broadcast false information liable to disturb pubic order”.

Several hundred Haitians march to protest the April 3, 2000 assassination of  journalist Jean Dominique, REUTERS

Nine indicted for 2000 murder of radio journalist in Haiti

Nine people have been indicted in connection with Radio Haïti Inter owner Jean Dominique’s April 2000 shooting murder, in which the radio station’s security guard, Jean-Claude Louissaint, was also killed.

Link to: Haitian editor-in-chief killed in drive-by shooting

Haitian editor-in-chief killed in drive-by shooting

Police indicated that Georges Henry Honorat was slain in a drive-by shooting at his house in the Delmas district in Port-au-Prince. Reports say that two masked hit men opened fire on the journalist while passing his house on a motorbike.

Link to: Haitian editor-in-chief killed in drive-by shooting

Haitian editor-in-chief killed in drive-by shooting

Police indicated that Georges Henry Honorat was slain in a drive-by shooting at his house in the Delmas district in Port-au-Prince. Reports say that two masked hit men opened fire on the journalist while passing his house on a motorbike.

Link to: Cité Soleil in mourning for murdered community radio station manager

Cité Soleil in mourning for murdered community radio station manager

Jean Liphète Nelson and four other people were driving in a Radio Boukman vehicle in Bois Neuf, a part of Cité Soleil, when they came under fire from four heavily armed individuals.

Link to: Two Petit-Goâve radio journalists arbitrarily detained

Two Petit-Goâve radio journalists arbitrarily detained

Ernst Joseph and Wolf “Duralph” François have been held since 22 June 2011 and are facing defamation charges, which could result in jail sentences.

Link to: Radio station destroyed in arson attack

Radio station destroyed in arson attack

The attack occurred after the station aired coverage of controversial legislative election results.

Link to: Human Rights Watch report underlines importance of investigating grave human rights violations

Human Rights Watch report underlines importance of investigating grave human rights violations

In one case, over 100 journalists and activists were arrested on November 28, 1980. Several were tortured and many were expelled from the country.

Link to: State TV chief fires three journalists, brings criminal defamation suit against them

State TV chief fires three journalists, brings criminal defamation suit against them

Eddy Jackson Alexis, Josias Pierre and Jacques Innocent are accused of “grave insubordination” and alleged inability to prevent their political affiliations from affecting their professional duties.

Link to: Radio journalist gunned down in Port-au-Prince, motive unclear

Radio journalist gunned down in Port-au-Prince, motive unclear

Jean Richard Louis-Charles, a journalist working for Radio Kiskeya was fatally shot in the head near the capital’s central Champs-de-Mars square.

Link to: Revival of journalism lags behind media reconstruction, says RSF

Revival of journalism lags behind media reconstruction, says RSF

The earthquake highlighted the importance of the role the media play in humanitarian disasters, not only as news sources but also as vehicles for rallying and uniting the population, RSF noted.