The remains of Suriname's former dictator Desi Bouterse, who led two coups and became a fugitive from justice for the killing ...

While there will be no state funeral, flags will be ... Bouterse first came to power as a young army sergeant major after a coup in 1980, five years after Suriname gained independence following ...

Thousands of people lined the streets of Suriname's capital Saturday for the funeral procession of Desi Bouterse, who led the ...

Later, as many of them filed past the flag-draped casket ... also shared the stage in Suriname in paying tribute to the former Surinamese leader. He said Bouterse was his friend of more than 40 years ...

Thousands of people lined the streets of ... out a state funeral, flags were flown at half-staff at government buildings including the presidential palace. Bouterse first came to power as a ...

The hearse led a solemn cortege through Paramaribo as it headed to Desi Bouterse’s residence and then to his party headquarters for a memorial service.