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The 45th anniversary of the 1980 Surinamese coup, which overthrew Prime Minister Henck Arron, was highlighted by conflicting interpretations of its legacy. While the National Democratic Party celebrated the coup, …
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Suriname’s government has decided against a state funeral for ex-president Desi Bouterse, who died at 79 while evading justice. This decision, made by President Chan Santokhi, eliminates the possibility of …
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Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s former dictator, will be cremated on Saturday. The government has denied a state funeral following his death due to liver failure at age 79. Remembrance events will …
Suriname Ex-Dictator Desi Bouterse To Be Cremated Amid Controversies Read More
Desi Bouterse, the former dictator of Suriname and fugitive tied to the murder of political opponents, has died at 79. President Chan Santokhi expressed condolences to Bouterse’s family. Bouterse was …
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Desi Bouterse, the ex-dictator of Suriname, died at 79, living in hiding after being convicted of executing political opponents. A military coup in 1980 launched his career, followed by his …
Suriname Ex-Dictator Desi Bouterse Dies at 79, Leaving a Controversial Legacy Read More
Ramon Abrahams of the NDP confirmed that the party is not asking for a state funeral for former president Desi Bouterse. Bouterse’s body is currently held by authorities for an …
Suriname’s Opposition NDP Will Not Request State Funeral for Desi Bouterse Read More
Desi Bouterse, former President of Suriname, died at 79 after a controversial political career marked by a military coup and the murder of opponents. His death has sparked public gatherings …
Former Suriname President Desi Bouterse Passes Away at 79 Read More