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AFC Party Leader Mr. Raphael Trotman, M.P. accompanied by General Secretary Mr. Clayton Hall, and Members of Parliament Ms. Latchmin Punalall and Mr. David Patterson met with the Commissioner of Police at his office Eve Leary on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008. This meeting followed a request made by the AFC Leader for a discussion with the Commissioner and his officers to discuss, in particular, the maddening traffic situation which exists during the sittings of the National Assembly. Many persons had lodged complaints with AFC officials about the inconvenience, distress, and even fear experienced by them during these periods. The AFC is satisfied that the police top brass is now appreciative of the situation, and is satisfied with the promise made by the Commissioner to revisit the current arrangements as soon as possible without compromising the need to maintain high levels of security.
The opportunity was also taken by the AFC leaders to raise matters pertaining to the general crime situation. In this regard, issues such as the pace of the investigation into the Lindo Creek massacre, the deaths of prisoners Edwin Niles and Nolan Noble, the increasing incidence of prisoners escaping from lawful custody, the security concerns of residents in Lusignan, the recent arrest and detention of scores of young men from the Agricola–Meadowbank area, and preparations for CARIFESTA were raised and discussed. The AFC promised its support to the Commissioner of Police and the Force, but indicated that such support is based on respect for and observance of the rule of law and the protection of the rights of citizens by the Guyana Police Force.
It was agreed that engagements between the AFC and the Guyana Police Force would be ongoing.
Wednesday, 06 August 2008
AFC
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