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Suriname's highest court on Wednesday upheld a 20-year prison sentence for ex-president Desi Bouterse, who lost an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 killings of political opponents.
The Dutch embassy in Suriname issued a warning about the possibility of unrest surrounding Wednesday's final ruling in a court case against the former military leader and former president, Desi Bouterse, and four co-defendants. Each of them was sentenced to 20 years in prison for their role in the December Murders of 1982.
ICJ will monitor Desi Bouterse appeal Paramaribo, Suriname; 17 December 2023 - On 20 December 2023, the Hof van Justitie, the highest court in Suriname, is expected to issue its final decision in the appeal by former president Desi Bouterse against his conviction for the 1982 murders of 15 polit
Desi Bouterse is not allowed to come to the court on the 20th of December for the final verdict about the December murders of 1982, where fifteen defenseless men lost their lives. The prosecutor demands 20 years in prison each for Bouterse and four other suspects. The elderly party leader has listened to advice to stay home on Wednesday.
Desi Bouterse, Suriname's former dictator, and two dozen others are facing a years-long judicial battle over the 1982 killings of 15 political opponents and a final verdict is about to be made.