PNC/R strongly condemns the recent arbitrary arrest of two visitors to Guyana

 

Georgetown : The main opposition People’s National Congress Reform said the Government and the Guyana Police Force should provide a proper explanation to the people of Guyana for the arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of two visitors to Guyana, Nation of Islam Advisor, Akbar Muhammad and Phillip Simon, on Thursday 19th May 2011.

It is well known that these visitors to Guyana were released without being charged with any offence and the Police, to date, could provide no information of their initial allegations that these persons were arrested for terrorism and drug trafficking.

The party said the arrest and detention of Akbar Muhammad and Philllip Simon sends a worrying signal for all Guyanese and visitors alike and, unless there is a satisfactory explained by the GPF and the Government, will send dangerous signals for the future peace and stability of Guyana.

The PNCR demands a full public explanation for the arbitrary detention of Akbar Muhammad and Phillip Simon.