PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Suspected gang members opened fire on journalists in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday as they covered the attempted reopening of the country’s largest hospital, according to a local radio station. Radio Tele Metronome said seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police did not immediately respond to calls. Street gangs have taken […]
This news story highlights the extreme violence and insecurity plaguing Haiti, where gangs have targeted journalists covering a vital public service event: the reopening of Port-au-Prince's main hospital. The attack underscores the dangerous situation for press freedom in Haiti, showing how gangs can disrupt essential services and threaten the lives of those reporting on the crisis.
