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Significant political unrest in Suriname related to Desi Bouterse's death by end of 2025?
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Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse Dies at 79 on December 25, 2024; Convicted for December Murders
Dec 25, 2024, 09:04 AM
Former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse has died at the age of 79, according to multiple reports from Surinamese media. Bouterse, who played a significant role in Surinamese politics for over four decades, was known for his controversial tenure as a military leader and later as president. He was convicted for his involvement in the December murders, a political massacre that occurred in the 1980s. Despite his convictions, Bouterse had not served time in prison. His death marks the end of a tumultuous chapter in Suriname's political history.
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