Relatives of December Murders victims demand over 18 million euros and apologies from Suriname

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Relatives of December Murders victims are demanding over 18 million euros in compensation and an apology from the Surinamese state. The families of ten victims are each seeking 1.25 million euros for material and immaterial damages, totaling over 18.75 million euros. They also demand the restoration of their relatives' good name and official apologies. The December Murders occurred in 1982, when fifteen opponents of the military regime were killed. Former President Desi Bouterse was later sentenced to 20 years for his role but died in late 2024 without serving time.


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