The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti, Sandra Honoré, deplores and condemns the attacks and intimidations against of citizens and journalists in the performance of their duties.

The head of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) reiterates her call on all of you to refuse any incitement or recourse to violence, defamation, intimidation of all kinds and refrain of any act which might contribute to disturbing the peace and stability of the country.

The Special Representative welcomes the steps taken to put an end to these practices and recalls that national authorities have a responsibility to intervene to ensure that the individuals guilty of unlawful acts be prosecuted and tried under the Electoral Decree and other applicable law.

S/ HaitiLibre