Linden protest widens to include slain trio

Soldiers meet with protestors at the Kara Kara bridge yesterday.

The protest in Linden heads into its fifth day today with its original focus—the increase in electricity tariffs—being widened to include the gunning down of three men by police on Wednesday.

Addressing a rally last evening at the Wismar end of the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, Regional Chairman Kuice Sharma Solomon said that the struggle will go on beyond today (Sunday) unless there are announcements indicating that the demands of the people are answered.

Solomon briefed residents about a meeting he recently attended with President Donald Ramotar,  when a request