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The AFC joins with the world’s good citizens in condemning the slaying of former Pakistani Prime Minister, opposition political leader, and activist Benazir Bhutto and the twenty persons who died in this terrorist attack. Benazir Bhutto who served twice as Prime Minister of Pakistan, will always be remembered as the first woman elected to lead a Muslim state, a distinction which is of even more value and import today.
In recent months Ms. Bhutto displayed patriotism and remarkable courage in taking a decision to return to Pakistan to fight for the restoration of democracy knowing that her enemies were many and would employ every device to extinguish her life and the dream of a better Pakistan.
The world must take note that there is ever present danger lurking and waiting to deny the emergence of freedom, and justice by targeting those who champion the cause. Guyana’s innocence in this regard has long been shattered with the killings of Dr. Walter Rodney, Ronald Waddel and Satyadeo Sawh. The AFC therefore calls on all Guyanese to mourn the passing of this champion of justice and democracy, and to use the opportunity in so doing, to resolve to reject the violent path for the settlement of political disputes and differences.
Guyanese citizens in general, and political leaders in particular, must use this opportunity to assess and appreciate their own freedoms and gains and to cherish and nurture the fledgling democracy which we enjoy.
For more information contact:
The Alliance For Change
For more information contact
The Alliance For Change
56 Chalmers Place (Hadfield & Lime Streets)
Georgetown
Tel:225-0455
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