For no more accidents
01.01.2010
An Antonov-28 passenger aircraft crashed in Suriname on October 15 afternoon close to the border with Brazil. Initial reports indicate that the plane operated by the local Blue Wing Airlines encountered
difficulties during landing at an airstrip near the indigenous village Kwamalasamutu in southern Suriname and crashed
alongside the runway. Let in 2010 there will not be more such accidents.
Suriname (1) -- Analyses -- 2010
Former dictator calls for direct presidential elections in Suriname
01.01.2010
Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s former military strongman and leader of the main opposition party NDP, called for far-reaching
changes in the country’s political system and judicial structure. At a political rally celebrating his 64th birthday on
October 13,2009 the former army commander and government leader said that if his party wins general elections in 2010,
“fundamental changes” will be implemented.
According to Bouterse, who currently is standing trial for murder, these changes are necessary for Suriname to obtain
the position it deserves. Among other things, the politician noted that restructuring of the judiciary, rearrangement of
the districts and direct election of the president by the people are imperative to advance Suriname’s development.
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