The Government of Guyana has condemned what it terms as “the seeming
proclivity of the leaders of the Opposition parties to instigate,
encourage and condone lawless and illegal activities such as the
blocking of roadways, and burning of private and public properties.”
An
official says: ” Government recognises and supports the rights of
Guyanese to peacefully protest. But these protests must not infringe
other Guyanese’s rights and endanger the well-being of citizens.
There is no doubt about the legitimacy of concerns about the conduct
of a few ranks of the Guyana Police Force which has sadly and
regrettably led to deaths. The loss of life is always distressing.
Various investigative processes have been activated. Also, persons are
before the Courts in relation to these acts. The Administration and the
GPF have condemned excesses and irregular conduct. ”
In slamming the opposition conduct, the official said that “the
issuing of ultimatum and threats of protest/disruption by the APNU/AFC
opposition are incendiary and encourages lawlessness and harm against
ordinary Guyanese.
Today’s blockage of roadways, burning on the streets and acts of
robberies in the vicinity of Agricola are the latest manifestations of
an Opposition interested in creating mayhem and disruption. Thousands of
men, women and children were tonight held to ransom by irresponsible
Opposition parties’ leaders who on a daily basis (such as the AFC and
APNU media interactions of October 10 and 11) spout vitriol and
instability. “
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