The Commission of Inquiry on the Death of Walter Rodney

On June 13, 1980, Walter Anthony Rodney was killed by a bomb blast in Georgetown, Guyana. His death has been called an assassination based on the known facts and circumstances surrounding his death. On June 13, 2013, the Government of the Republic of Guyana, following a direct request from the Rodney Family, announced that it has approved the establishment of an International Commission of Inquiry into the assassination of Dr. Walter Rodney.

We, the Board of Directors of the Walter Rodney Foundation, support the action taken by President Donald Ramotar and the Government of Guyana to launch the International Commission of Inquiry. The Walter Rodney Foundation is committed to supporting the appointment and work of the Presidential Commission, such that: the Inquiry is conducted by a Commission that is seated based on excellence, experience, and expertise; and, that will conduct the investigation in a fair and impartial manner that avoids conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict of interest or any other impropriety.