Dear Editor,
Demerara Waves reported in a news item on August 16 that Freddie Kissoon had been assaulted by a man who threw blows at him some time around midnight on August 15. According to the report Mr Kissoon was attempting to board his vehicle after he had participated in a vigil on High Street. I deem this recent violence unleashed on Mr Kissoon part of a general plan to target him, since he has been a regular critic of the PPP/C government; this situation I find very troubling. Not so long ago Mr Kissoon had faeces thrown in his face while he was sitting in his car; a few days ago he related in the press how he and his family are being victimized by the government. When I read of the attack on his person this morning I was left to ask what next? I call on all right thinking Guyanese to condemn this violent and targeted attack on Freddie Kissoon and urge us to be vigilant. I call on the Guyana Police Force to act swiftly and rein in those who have made Mr Kissoon their target. Maybe the time is ripe for him to be given personal protection by the Guyana Police Force.
Yours faithfully,
Lurlene Nestor