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Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, whose conviction for involvement in the killing of 15 people more than four decades ago was upheld in December, must report to a jail to serve his sentence, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday. A three-judge panel affirmed the convictions of Bouterse and four others in the execution of 15 government critics, including lawyers, journalists, union leaders, soldiers and university professors in December 1982. Bouterse, 78, dominated politics in the former Dutch colony for decades and left office in 2020.

By Ank Kuipers PARAMARIBO (Reuters) - Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, whose conviction for involvement in the killing of 15 people more than ...

PARAMARIBO (Reuters) - Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, whose conviction for involvement in the killing of 15 people more than four decades ago was upheld in December, must report to a jail to serve his sentence, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday.

A court in Suriname is set to announce a ruling on Wednesday in a final appeal by former President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted for his role in the December 1982 execution of 15 people in the former Dutch colony. Bouterse, 78, who dominated Suriname's politics for decades and left office in 2020, has denied the charges. If the conviction is upheld, Bouterse, known by his nickname Bouta, faces 20 years in prison.

PARAMARIBO -A three-judge panel in Suriname on Wednesday upheld the conviction of former President Desi Bouterse for his role in the December 1982 execution of 15 people in the former Dutch colony.... -December 20, 2023 at 08:39 am EST - MarketScreener