Mohamed Appeals to International Community Over ‘Escalating Threats’ to Guyana’s Democracy

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has taken his concerns over a series of recent police actions involving himself, Members of Parliament and members of his political team to the international community, warning that the developments could have serious implications for political freedoms, privacy, due process and the rule of law in Guyana.

In a five-page diplomatic brief dated September 5, 2026, Mohamed’s Office called on international partners to seek explanations from the Government and independently assess what it described as an “emerging pattern” of State action involving opposition politicians and their associates. The brief was reportedly sent to the United Nations, CARICOM, the Organisation of American States, the United States, Britain, Canada and the Carter Center.

The appeal follows a series of confrontations between Mohamed and State agencies in recent weeks, including his detention, searches involving opposition figures, the seizure of electronic devices and vehicles, and a police investigation into alleged unauthorised drone activity near President Irfaan Ali’s private residence at Leonora.