Gangs in Haiti attack journalists covering the attempted reopening of the country’s main hospital
Associated PressDEC 2024
Gang Attack at Haiti Hospital Kills Two Journalists, One Officer
Above: The Haitian police patrol near Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince on Dec. 11, 2024. Image copyright: CLARENS SIFFROY/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
This attack is a direct challenge to government authority and demonstrates the gangs' complete control over vital infrastructure. The targeting of journalists and a hospital reopening ceremony shows these groups can act with impunity and prevent any attempts to restore normal services.
Narrative B
Despite gang opposition, the Haitian government is committed to restoring order and public services and reestablishing state control over critical institutions. This heinous attack on police and journalists is a macabre scene comparable to terrorism and will not stand without consequences.