Historical Events tagged with "dési bouterse"

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Politics & Government

Dési Bouterse Leads Suriname Military Coup

February 25th, 1980 45 years ago

A military coup led by Dési Bouterse overthrew the Surinamese government. The coup was a direct response to political instability, economic issues, and social unrest in Suriname. Bouterse, a young army officer, and other military leaders seized power in the capital, Paramaribo. This coup marked a pivotal moment in Suriname’s governance, shifting from a democratic to a military regime.

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