How rising discontent in Suriname came to a shocking outburst

Dissatisfaction with President Santhoki and the economy led to major protests in Suriname on Friday. Parliament was stormed and shops looted. Now the shards are cleaned up and life starts again. But the underlying problems are far from over, says Latin America correspondent Nina Jurna. The country and its inhabitants are in crisis and patience is running out.

Also read Nina Jurna’s piece: How the rising discontent in Suriname came to a shocking outburst

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Presentation:
Gabriella Ader
Guest:
Nina Jurna
Editorial:
Nina van Hattum & Mila-Marie Bleeksma
Edit:
Stef Visjager
coordination:
Henk Ruigrok van der Werven
Photo:
Ranu Abhelakh/APP

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