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Witnesses say a Haitian journalist has died after being shot in the head when police opened fire on reporters demanding the release of a colleague who was detained while covering a protest
Witnesses: Journalist killed after police in Haiti open fire | 2022-10-31 03:52:27
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A Haitian journalist died Sunday after being shot in the head when police opened fire on reporters demanding the release of one of their colleagues who was detained while covering a protest, witnesses told The Associated Press.
Haitian journalism is under serious threat this year, marked by murders, intimidation, kidnappings, and attacks on the media.
El presidente de la SIP, Jorge Canahuati, expresó la solidaridad de la organización con los y las periodistas de Haití que "desempeñan su trabajo en condiciones de extremo riesgo y en desventaja de recursos y protección, lo que deja cinco colegas ultimados en lo que va del año".