Suriname is a former Dutch colony in South America, best known for the pristine ... of offshore oil and gas in immense quantities. The people of Suriname find themselves living in a dual reality.

The Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent published the report after 10-day visit to the South American country. The experts stated: Suriname should acknowledge and take measures the ...

adding that “we want to act as a bridge between South America and the Caribbean. Suriname ambassador in Brasilia Marlon Hoesein described the event as ‘historical’ but also cautioned that ...

“If we have 50,000 people dying a year from fentanyl ... Governments in Central and South America, including Suriname’s, have ...

The UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will conduct a country visit to Suriname from 24 March to 2 April 2025. The experts will gather information on any forms of racism, racial ...