Georgetown, Guyana. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — To all media November 8, 2026 PRESS RELEASE AFC Calls for Independent International Forensic Investigation into Prem Narine–Azruddin Mohamed Shooting Incident The Alliance For Change (AFC) is deeply concerned by the ballooning controversy surrounding the shooting incident involving Prem Narine and Azruddin Mohamed, particularly in light of the recently released video footage and the serious questions it has raised about the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is a matter or grave public importance. The emergence of new video footage in the public domain, together with the existence of additional video and forensic evidence reportedly in the possession of the Guyana Police Force, makes it imperative that the entire body of evidence be subjected to independent and credible scrutiny. The AFC therefore calls for the engagement of an independent, internationally recognised law enforcement or forensic investigative authority, with no political or institutional connection to any of the parties involved, to independently examine, authenticate and verify: All video recordings relating to the incident, including footage held by the Guyana Police Force and material already circulating in the public domain. The authenticity, integrity, timestamps and continuity of the recordings, including whether any footage has been edited, altered or manipulated. All relevant ballistic, firearms, photographic, medical and other forensic evidence. The chain of custody and handling of all physical and digital evidence. Whether the available evidence is consistent with the accounts and explanations provided by the various parties. The AFC is not seeking to prejudge the guilt or innocence of any individual, nor to interfere with the work of the Guyana Police Force. Rather, we believe that the seriousness of the incident and the growing public controversy demand an investigation whose independence and technical credibility cannot reasonably be questioned. Public confidence in the Government and the institutions responsible for upholding the rule of law is being seriously tested. The credibility of government is already the subject of considerable public scrutiny, and the continuing uncertainty surrounding this incident risks further eroding confidence in the administration of justice and the institutions of state. That situation cannot be allowed to deteriorate further when meaningful and practical interventions are available. An independent international examination would have manifold benefits – foremost among which is providing the Guyanese public with an impartial basis upon which to understand what actually occurred and be the beginning the process of re-establishing public confidence in the Guyana Police Force. The AFC therefore urges the Government to act without delay, to facilitate an independent international forensic review and to make its findings available to the public. Guyanese people deserve the truth. Justice must not only be done but must be demonstrably done. END