THE Government of Guyana has condemned the violation of Mr. Frederick Kissoon that occurred on the evening of May 24, 2010. “Though mindful of serious misrepresentations, inaccuracies, and distortions articulated by Mr. Kissoon in his Kaieteur News’ column, the Government of Guyana respects the right of journalists to freely express their views and stands firm in the defence of that right,” the Government said in a statement issued by GINA yesterday.
The Government also called on the police to investigate the matter and hold accountable the individual or individuals who perpetrated the act against Mr. Kissoon.
Kissoon was attacked around 19:15 hrs on Monday, outside the Jiffy Lubes store on North Road and Light Street, when a man approached his car and threw fecal matters into his face.
Kissoon later stated that the “container of miasmic mess” that was thrown on his face and onto his stomach “appeared to be faeces mixed with fresh cow dung”.