Hundreds protest against Suriname’s policies, state of affairs

– President Santokhi cancels foreign trips

Protesters were contained by presidential security in Suriname on Monday after they came out in large crowds to call out the incumbent Government’s policies and state of affairs in the country.

At the Office of the President, protesters attempted to enter the premises and had to be contained by presidential security. There was also a similarly large gathering at Independence Square, vociferously calling for answers and change.
It is a situation, which according to the Suriname Herald reports, will continue in the coming days. The Surinamese protesters are claiming that there have been several scandals in the country, and resolutions to many matters are unclear.
Along with alleged corruption, mismanagement and nepotism were also highlighted when protesters voiced their concerns. There is also the issue of the rising cost of living and daily expenses, coupled with unfulfilled promises on the part of the Chandrikapersad Santokhi-led Government.

Persons on the protest lines are contending that they are concerned for the country and for better policies, adding that these actions are not politically motivated and as such are calling for change.
And should this course not be taken; they are calling for the Administration to step down from power.
Meanwhile, following protests against his Government’s policies, Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has cancelled a planned trip to Paraguay where he was expected to participate in the Mercosur summit, according to the waterkant.net news agency.
The waterkant.net reported that in response, President Santokhi announced that he had been elected for five years and he will remain in office until the end of his Government.