Opposition Leader classified “high profile prisoner”; not being mistreated
Opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed was admitted to Lusignan Prison on Friday, October 30, 2026. His sister raised concerns that he had been placed in solitary confinement. The Guyana Prison Service responded on Sunday, stating that his placement resulted from an internal assessment. Officials emphasized that the assessment, not external pressure, determined his housing conditions. The prison authority also said there was no evidence of mistreatment.
Last Updated on Sunday, 1 November 2026, 14:47 by Written By Denis Chabrol Amid concerns by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s sister that he was placed in solitary confinement at the Lusignan Prison, the Guyana Prison Service on Sunday said his placement was based on an assessment. “Upon his admission on Friday, October 30, 2026, Mr. […]