Bastille Day remains an inspiration for revolutionaries all over the world to fight against autocratic and authoritarian rule. In a small way, we too had our "Bastille day" on May 11 when Guyana changed government after 23 years at free and fair elections - Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo at July 14 celebration of France's National Day. At left is French Ambassador Michele Prom.
- Share on Facebook
- Share on Twitter
- Share on Pinterest
- Share on LinkedIn
- Share on Reddit
- Copy Link to Topic
Former Member
Mel Carpen, Marlon Noel, Slingshot DrePaul and 15 others like this.
- Michael H. Muniram Bastille Day Saturday 14 July 1979 in Georgetown. A procession comprising PPP and WPA activists protesting against the arrest of Dr Walter Rodney and Dr Rupert Roopnarain was violently dispersed by House of Israel hooligans who killed Jesuit priest Bernard Darke and injured others.Yes, Guyana has had its share of mini Bastille Days and we must never let them fade into oblivion.Workers and democrats of the world are still united in one aim: LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY!
Add Reply
Sign In To Reply
193 online (1 member
/
192 guests)