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Swift action must be taken against all rogue elements
DEAR EDITOR,
The Georgetown Hub of the Global Shapers Community is a group of young Guyanese citizens whom – in many ways – are exceptional in their potential, and work to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the country as a whole. The Hub is part of a global non-political, non-partisan and social development community, geared towards promoting the greater good for all human kind.
On Wednesday 5th May, 2014 news broke of a very unpleasant encounter experienced by 15-year-old Alex Griffith, who was reportedly shot in the mouth by a police officer of the Guyana Police Force.
The Hub is deeply saddened not only by this act, but by similar incidents that are in direct contravention of Article # 5 of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights which states: “No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.”
In keeping with our core beliefs, the Georgetown Hub renders unequivocal support of the basic human rights for all individuals living within our beautiful country. As a result, the members of the Georgetown Hub would like to encourage the relevant authorities to take swift action against all rogue elements who continue to tarnish the reputation of the Guyana Police Force.
As young citizens, we are extremely concerned about the frequency of allegations and seeming trend of human rights violations that continue to plague our country. More so, our concerns squarely lay in the realization that these acts of brutality are perpetrated by the very officers who took a solemn oath to serve and protect our citizens.
We further urge the relevant authorities to make swift their investigations and pronouncement on this matter, so that the victims of this unfortunate occurrence can receive both the relief and justice they deserve.
Georgetown Hub – Global Shapers Community
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