Melissa Atwell Holder
Melissa 'Melly Mel' Atwell Holder is an activist known for her advocacy against injustice and corruption. Currently in detention, she is rallying support for her legal defense through a GoFundMe campaign, emphasizing that her struggle is emblematic of a larger fight against systemic oppression. Her passionate commitment to being a voice for the voiceless has garnered significant attention, as she seeks to highlight the experiences of those who have been marginalized and silenced.
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Activist Melissa Atwell Holder, better known as ‘Melly Mel’, has alleged that she has been targeted by the government due to her public statements against corruption.
‘Melly Mel’ says she, family targets of victimisation
Guyana· 2025-06-09
Melissa Atwell Holder, better known as ‘Melly Mel,’ issued a defiant statement following her release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
`Melly Mel’ issues defiant statementGuyana· 2025-04-02Melissa Atwell Holder, better known as Melly Mel, was granted a bond today by Immigration Judge Francis Mwangi after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a visa overstay.
Melly Mel placed on bond for visa overstayGuyana· 2025-03-28
Melissa Atwell Holder is an online activist supported by the protest at the Square of the Revolution in Georgetown.
Press association accuses gov’t of attempting to discredit journalistsGuyana· 2025-03-20Melissa 'Melly Mel' Atwell Holder is currently being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Louisiana.
`Melly Mel’s’ master hearing scheduled for March 28Guyana· 2025-03-20
Melissa Atwell Holder is a social media activist who has been detained by US immigration authorities.
Solidarity meeting held for Melly MelGuyana· 2025-03-19
Melissa Atwell Holder, better known as ‘Melly Mel’, is scheduled for a Master hearing on June 25, 2025, due to her outspoken criticism of the government of Guyana.
Hearing scheduled for ‘Melly Mel’ before judge on June 25thGuyana· 2025-03-18
Melissa ‘Melly Mel’ Atwell Holder remains in detention and has initiated a GoFundMe campaign for her legal expenses.
GoFundMe set up for ‘Melly Mel’s’ legal defenceGuyana· 2025-03-17