Guyana’s US Embassy points safety alert
The US Embassy in Guyana on Wednesday issued a safety alert saying it has been “receiving threats in opposition to US pursuits”.
The embassy didn’t specify the character of the alleged threats, however stated “out of an abundance of warning, we need to inform US residents that the embassy has elevated safety protocols as a consequence of receiving threats in opposition to US pursuits”.
The embassy stated that it was encouraging US residents to “keep alert, and train heighten warning”.
Prior to now, the Embassy has issued journey alerts and warned residents about visiting particular areas and to even rethink journey to Guyana, at particular instances.
House Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, stated he was unaware of any menace in opposition to US pursuits and was additionally unaware of the assertion.
Appearing Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken was additionally unaware of any threats in opposition to US pursuits or the Embassy growing its safety protocols.
Earlier this month, a delegation from the US Home Committee on Methods and Means in addition to the US Division of Justice Deputy Assistant Lawyer Normal, visited Guyana.
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