Guyana found itself in the hot seat yesterday at the United Nations’ 140th Session of the Human Rights Committee in Geneva, Switzerland as a barrage of questions on corruption, human rights and public accountability for state assets were asked including allegations against Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Gail Teixeira appeared virtually to represent Guyana at the hybrid session, delivering an opening statement and fielding inquiries from committee members.
A particularly pointed question came from United States committee member, Laurence Helfer, who inquired about public frustration over Guyana’s alleged failure to investigate reports of corruption involving Jagdeo.
