Threat to Political Moderates in Suriname

Talking Points on Suriname for DDCI and DDI – 18 December 1986

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Bouterse has so far failed to act against those political moderates in his government gently pushing for democratization, probably because he perceives their nominal participation lends his regime some legitimacy.

He could react violently if he were presented with strong evidence that any of these political leaders were cooperating with Western governments against him. This would be particularly true in a scenario in which an invasion was not initially successful, and Bouterse wanted to take revenge and to discourage further “betrayals.”

Bouterse has reportedly warned that he will go down fighting, and intends to bring many others with him.

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December 19, 1986
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