Haiti’s Journalists Under Siege: Kidnappings and Lynching Threats Amid Escalating Turmoil

Miami, April 8, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists raises alarms over worsening media safety in Haiti, where violence is rampant. Recently, journalist Roger Claudy Israël was kidnapped by the Viv Ansanm gang, highlighting the precarious situation. Journalists face increasing threats as gangs attack and chaos escalates across the country.