2025-12-18

CPJ report reveals government passed national budget in secret without publication violating constitutional transparency requirements. Budget secrecy undermines CEP electoral prerequisite that government possess necessary financial resources creating legal grounds for opposition boycott. Government drone strikes killed eight children at birthday party in September with civilian casualties previously unreported in this detail. Journalists report government officials demanded they stop gang coverage and only broadcast government propaganda demonstrating systematic media suppression. December 18, 2025 Public ombudsman challenged Prime Minister Fils-Aime over Pont-Sonde massacre response demonstrating institutional resistance to executive accountability. UN officials confirm GSF will not be operational before June 2026 validating previous assessments of deployment timeline delays.