The Caribbean island nation is facing humanitarian, economic and political crises in addition to the break-down of law and order.
People flee the neighbourhood of Solino in Port-au-Prince following gang attacks there in May 2024.
Hervé LeRouge: These journalists are used to difficult situations because, every day, they are reporting and presenting live shows from the streets, just as they have always done, showing the population what is happening, so that they know where it is safe to go. That is the service we provide to the people.
Eric Voli Bi: The armed groups are trying to isolate the population and create chaos in the in the country by attacking the media. Press freedom is essential to guarantee the right to information and ensure transparency in the society. It’s also a platform for diverse voices a key to ensuring transparency. In this country, which has been scarred by violence and instability, knowing the truth can be incredibly healing.
Hervé LeRouge: I will not leave the country I love. This is my country, and I will defend it even at the risk of my life.