The Latin American LEFT and the GRASS ROOTS

Introduction Since the Wikileaks and Assange affair, and than the denial to extradite Alexander Barankov, Ecuador positioned itself as the champion of human rights and a defender of free speech. It is a very positive sign that Latin American government step up the plate, and show that democracy indeed has become a fixed feature of [...]

The struggle for the Political Support of the Surinamese Diaspora

Introduction Ze hebben 50,000 gegeven om hun verhaal aan de Diapora in Nederland te verkopen. Maar de steun die ze in NL aanboren is onstabiel en labiel, een groep die nergens geworteld is, en die zich nergens thuis voelt…..Wat ze doen is de mensen afhouden van de samenleving waaruit ze nooit meer vertrekken, om ze [...]

The Forgotten War, Victims, Victors and Mere Survivors (VIDEO)

This footage tells the story of the Binnenlandse Oorlog 1986-1992 in Suriname, a war fought in the East of Suriname, a war with more than 10,000 casualties and fatalities, on either side, The Surinamese Army, Jungle Commando, Indigenous and Marrons. When I posted this movie on FACEBOOK more than a week ago, many people posted [...]

About Mofina, social media and democracy (VIDEO)

The Following YouTube footage contains street reactions taped after May 25 2010 elections in Suriname. Optimism reverberates as the so called Main Street individuals count their blessings; They are happy, the new president, said during his campaign that he would take care of them, the MOFINA (Surinamese: the poor), unlike the incumbency (Venetiaan Administration) who [...]

The Eradication of Criminality and the use of Excessive Police Force

Introduction Footage gathered online posted by the Surinamese media showing how the Surinamese police deals with criminals raises serious concerns on human rights. The police during a news conference justified the shooting of four (possible) suspects of (armed) robbery, arguing that their actions are in accordance with new policies to be tough on crime. According [...]

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