Suriname

Former Suriname dictator vanishes after sentencing in killings of 15 opponents

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PARAMARIBO, Suriname — PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Former Suriname dictator Desi Bouterse, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison last month for the 1982 killings of more than a dozen political opponents, has vanished after not turning himself in to authorities on Friday as planned. His wife, Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring, told reporters that she did … Read more

Gold mine collapse in Suriname leaves at least 10 dead, authorities say

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Authorities say at least 10 people have died after an illegal gold mine collapsed in the South American country of Suriname ByThe Associated Press November 20, 2023, 7:48 PM PARAMARIBO, Suriname — At least 10 people died after an illegal gold mine collapsed Monday in the South American country of Suriname, authorities said. Police, military … Read more