MP welcomes draft bill for environment authority, climate research

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A wide-ranging environmental law drafted by a group of concerned citizens in Suriname has been welcomed by a member of the tiny South American country’s parliament. “I applaud this initiative,” said Andre Misiekaba MP. “It is a perfect example of how the community can get together and help think about…

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Demand for slavery reparations delivered to Dutch embassy in Suriname

By Marvin Hokstam PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The compensation many descendants of Dutch slavery feel is due to them became official after members of the Committee Reparations Slavery Past Suriname deposited a claim at the Dutch embassy here. “We want to discuss the material and immaterial damage,” said Committee Chairman Armand Zunder as he presented a petition…

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