Guyana backing Canada initiative to stop arbitrary detention by states

Hugh Todd

Guyana yesterday declared its support for the launch of an initiative by Canada which is aimed at stopping countries from detaining foreign citizens for use as diplomatic leverage.

Ottawa and Washington have accused China, Russia and North Korea among others of engaging in arbitrary detention of foreign citizens.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd  issued a statement in support of Canada’s initiative.

He noted that small states like Guyana remain most vulnerable if the practice of arbitrary arrest, detention and sentencing prevails.