Governor-General issues Statement on the Assassination of Alix Joseph.

From virtual Pensacola, the Governor-General's Press Releases:

Statement on the Assassination of Alix Joseph.

The Dominion of British West Florida joins the United Nations mission in Haiti in condemning the assassination of radio journalist Alix Joseph.

Mr. Joseph, the director of Radio Provinciale, was assassinated on 16 May in Gonaïves by armed men, apparently because he highlighted and spoke out against the increasingly violent armed gangs in the city.

This cruel and irresponsible act adds to the long list of crimes already committed against professionals of the Haitian press, actions which interfere with the ability of Haitian people to be informed.

The Dominion of British West Florida strongly supports a free press as a support for liberty, and strongly urges the government of Haiti to bring those responsible for this crime to justice in a timely manner.