Suriname
Overview
The trial of President Bouterse and 24 others accused of the extrajudicial killing of 15 political opponents in 1982 failed to restart. Steps were taken towards the abolition of the death penalty.
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Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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Suriname
Justice at a crossroads: Open letter to Suriname's Judiciary