Guyana: Political activist charged in connection with call to assassinate president

An executive member of the political party, the Working People's Alliance, Kidackie Amsterdam, was yesterday charged under the Cyber Crime Act with using a computer system to encourage or incite persons to commit a criminal offence against the President of Guyana.

Mr Amsterdam pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He was granted bail and ordered to return to court on June 10.

In a video released by the police, the political activist and talk show host was seen engaging a male caller on his show who said President Irfaan Ali, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Attorney General Anil Nandlall, and Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh should be beheaded.