While on the surface that may appear to be so, I would argue that the Surinamese decision not to share sensitive information with the Guyanese security forces is certainly a wise one.

Simply and obviously, the Guyanese security forces are compromised at many levels and its judiciary lacks the resources to be effective.

At the very least, Mr. Khan and his cohorts should not be returned to Guyana if the evidence gathered so far proves to be legally binding.
D. SEMPLE

A set up?
WAS Roger Khan’s arrest in neighbouring Suriname a set up?

Looking back at the sequence of events Mr. Khan is very lucky to be alive. At least he may still have a chance to tell the other side of the story and this may be making some senior people in this country very uncomfortable.

I am not surprised no Guyanese Embassy official was available in Suriname to help facilitate a meeting between Khan and his attorney since this seems be a well-orchestrated event.

Every country and more so the United States does whatever it takes to protect the rights of their citizens; however, when it comes to Guyana, officials stand idly by while our basic human rights are trampled upon, whether it is in the Caribbean or other countries around the world.

Isn’t everyone innocent until proven guilty?
Mr. Khan may have been exposed by the very same person/persons who advised him to seek refuge in the neighbouring state to avoid capture in Guyana.

I will be shocked if this administration makes any real effort to have Mr. Khan extradited to Guyana to face charges.

This may be a great move at this time if our neighbours can keep Mr. Khan there for a long time as they seem bent on doing.

If not, look out guys -- Uncle Sam loves to make plea deals.
SANJAY SINGH

Try him in an independent country
I GUESS there must be a lot of worried people now in Guyana, especially cronies of this major player.

Roger Khan should be tried in an independent country and when he loosens his tongue I feel a very interesting story will emerge.

He can’t possibly be sent back to a country that can’t even find a few missing passports and guns, although he may be able to enlighten us on this subject also.
EXPAT

Watching closely
WOULD the Government of Guyana, now that Roger Khan and some of his associates have been captured, issue a statement about this man?

After all, according to Khan, he helped in the fight against crime in Guyana.

Who is to say that if the government "abandons" him, he may "spill the beans" and name a few names in high places once he sees that there is no way out for him?

We Guyanese abroad will be watching this space with bated breath.
GUYANESE ABROAD


Human rights violation
A MASSIVE human rights violation and racial discrimination is taking place in Guyana.

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is claiming that thousands of people of one ethnic background are either dead or non-existent and therefore their names must be removed from the voters list.

If this is not a gross human rights violation and racial discrimination, then what is?

Silence is the key word on this issue from the Guyana Human Rights Organisation (GHRA), the Ethic Relations Commission (ERC) and the Guyana Bar Association. 

These organisations were formed to inquire and take action if necessary if human rights are being violated, or if racial discrimination exists, but they choose to remain silent.

Isn't disenfranchising a citizen of his/her civic right to cast a vote for a party of his/her choice a human rights violation?

Isn't trying to remove one ethnic group from exercising their civic right, total racial discrimination?

GHRA and their counterparts are very vocal when some people are killed by the security forces.

The PNCR voice their concerns about human rights violations when some criminals are killed by security forces but want the names of thousands of people from one ethnic background removed from the voters list, although they are very much alive and have every right to vote.

Isn't this racial discrimination and blatant disregard for human rights?

The U.S., Canada, UK, EU and the United Nations are urged to look into these violations.
T. KING

Tuesday, June 20, 2006