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Dutch royal visit brings €66m fund for Suriname slavery descendants

Suriname and the Netherlands have launched a €66 million fund to support social projects for descendants of enslaved and indigenous peoples – part of a wider effort to confront the lasting legacy of colonial slavery.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2025

Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal

Suriname has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its forests, far surpassing the global 30x30 goal

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons to lead the impoverished Latin American country through crisis before oil wealth arrives.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025