Bouterse Promises End of Imperialist Subjugation – 18 February 1982

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1915 GMT 3 Jan 82Article by Dario Ibanez Fajardo

Kingston, 4 Jan (PL) — The “Progressive and Revolutionary Broad Front” set up recently in Suriname announced that its vital goal will be to remove from the country all vestiges of imperialist, neocolonialist and racist exploitation.

Dayse Bouterse, leader of the front and head of the ruling Military Council, stated in a message to the nation that “we will end the economic, political and cultural subjection of our country to imperialism.”

He added that the structures based on racism that served the neocolonial regime will be destroyed and the foundations created of a new society that will guarantee the rights and liberties achieved by the populace, especially the toiling masses.

Further on in his message the Suriname leader confirmed that a constituent assembly will draw up a new constitution, in keeping with the national interests, to be promulgated and take effect this year.

The Suriname Government, he stated, will accept technical, economic and financial assistance from all countries that show they are prepared to do so without setting political conditions.

Likewise, he declared that his country will join no military alliance nor will it allow any military bases to be installed on its territory.

In regard to the front’s foreign policy, Bouterse said it will be one of nonalignment characterized by ongoing defense of peace and support for the national liberation movements.

Finally, he announced that this year’s activities will include reorganization of the army to turn it into popular armed forces for the defense of the workers’ gains.

The Broad Revolutionary Front proclaimed over 2 weeks ago is comprised of representatives of the armed forces, political parties, unions, farmers and student organizations of Suriname.

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February 18, 1982
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