The situation is very alarming, very worrying, as the media have become targets, says Eric Voli Bi, who represents the UN agency Unesco in Haiti.
For example, two journalists were shot to death in connection with the opening of a hospital in December. Last week, a TV station and two radio stations were attacked and looted of equipment.
Gang criminals are targeting journalists and editorial offices that are being destroyed and set on fire, says Voli Bi.
Large parts of Haiti have been transformed into a lawless land in the political vacuum that arose when former Prime Minister Ariel Henry was forced out of power in April last year, partly due to criminal groups uniting against him, but also due to pressure from primarily the USA.
At that time, Haiti had already been thrown into a turbulent spiral of violence, which has since worsened.
Attempts to create a transitional government in the country have largely failed despite repeated efforts. As a result, violent groups are in practice governing Haiti.
The gangs' goal in this calculated strategy is simply to silence journalists and media, and thereby ensure that the inhabitants of Haiti do not receive information about the situation in the country, says Voli Bi.
