Leslie Voltaire condemned the shooting as 'unacceptable,' highlighting that the violent assault reflects the ongoing challenges of gang violence in Haiti, as gangs control 85% of Port-au-Prince.
The brutal attack occurred as journalists gathered for the reopening of Haiti's largest public hospital, emphasizing the dangers faced by media workers in a country plagued by violence.
The Haitian Association of Journalists labeled the incident as 'a macabre scene comparable to terrorism,' signaling the profound impact of such violence on journalistic freedom in Haiti.
Videos circulated showing desperate scenes inside the hospital, with bleeding victims and terrified people huddled on the floor, painting a grim picture of the urban warfare occurring in Haiti's capital.
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