TUSCHEN, GUYANA — The funeral for 11-year-old Adriana Younge, whose tragic dying final month ignited nationwide protests and a government-imposed curfew, has been postponed, her household introduced Monday.
Younge’s physique was found within the swimming pool of the Double Day Lodge in Tuschen, East Financial institution Essequibo, beneath circumstances which have stirred public outrage, skepticism, and requires worldwide investigation.
Her mom, Amecia Simon, shared the information of the postponement in an emotional Fb publish, stating that the household wants “house and readability” as they grieve.
“On account of ongoing issues and our household’s want for house and readability as we grieve, we have now made the painful determination to postpone Adriana’s funeral right now,” Simon wrote. “A brand new date shall be supplied in the end.”
In her message, Simon spoke of the deep ache her household is enduring.
“My coronary heart is shattered past phrases… she was my heartbeat, my the whole lot,” she stated. “We need to honour her with the peace, love, and dignity she deserves.”
Younge’s dying has despatched shockwaves by means of the nation. After days of unrest and protest, the federal government applied a four-and-a-half-hour nightly curfew final week, banning public gatherings between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. The Ministry of House Affairs additionally warned that it could not tolerate disruptions in the course of the time of the funeral, emphasizing the significance of public security and nationwide stability.
A latest post-mortem performed by three internationally revered pathologists concluded that Younge died by drowning. Nevertheless, controversy persists, with civil society teams, opposition leaders, and members of the general public questioning the findings and demanding an impartial worldwide probe.
President Irfaan Ali had earlier acknowledged there was no proof of “forceful drowning,” however critics have dismissed the federal government’s report, citing an absence of belief within the Guyana Police Pressure. The GPF beforehand reported that Younge was final seen getting into a automobile captured on authorities surveillance video.
The incident has prompted statements from worldwide officers. U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot expressed condolences and urged calm:
“I encourage all Guyanese residents to stay calm and voice their considerations by means of non-violent means and to stick to the rule of legislation… I strongly urge all concerned to decide to peace.”
The tragedy has taken place throughout a crucial interval, as Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams start throughout the nation. Authorities have appealed for a return to calm and order, citing the necessity to guarantee college students and households can proceed with their lives in security.
Within the meantime, Adriana Younge’s household and supporters proceed to hunt solutions—and justice—for a life misplaced far too quickly.
