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Suriname: Political parties register for general elections, Caribbean Daily News (2010)

Electoral officials confirmed that some 20 political parties have registered, during the week-long registration exercise, to contest the May 25 general elections.

OAS signs electoral observation agreement with Suriname, Caribbean Net News (2010)

This article discusses the agreement with The Organization of American States to observe the upcoming elections in Suriname.

Youth vote critical in upcoming Suriname election, NRC Handelsblad (2010)

Suriname will elected a new parliament on May 25. During the campaign, the parties realized that young people's votes will make the difference.

OAS begins deployment of electoral mission in Suriname, Caribbean Net News (2010)

The Organization of American States deployed an observation mission for the upcoming general elections.The chief of the mission, Irene Klinger, already held meetings with the authorities. This is the fifth AOS mission in Suriname.

Ex-dictator on likely comeback trail in Suriname vote, Caribbean Net News (2010)

This article reports on tuesday's parliamentary elections in Suriname. These elections would probably allow the country's ex-dictator, Desi Bouterse, to come back to power. Bouterse took power in 1980 with a military coup and controlled the country for more than a decade. He is currently under trial for illegal executions.

Suriname: Don't worry about Desi Bouterse, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (2010)

This article comments the Dutch response to the candidacy of Desi Bouterse in Suriname, a former Dutch colony. Bouterse has been convicted to eleven years in prison by a Dutch court.

Suriname votes on former military ruler's return, NRC Handelsblad (2010)

This article discusses the likely election of former dictator, Desi Bouterse, in Suriname. Bouterse, who was already convicted in a Dutch court, is currently under trial for political killings in 1982.

Bouterse's party wins Suriname election, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (2010)

This article announces the provisional results of the May 25 elections in Suriname. The Mega-Combination coalition, led by Desi Bouterse, won the majority of the seat in parliament (23 out of 51). The results are not official yet.

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Ex-dictator's party biggest bloc in Suriname vote, The Seattle Times (2010)

This article presents the final results of the May elections in Suriname. Desi Bouterse won a majority of the votes with his Mega Combination coalition.

Suriname: Bouterse's party wins most seats, Stabroek News (2010)

This article discusses Desi Bouterse's electoral victory in Suriname.

Suriname's uneasy elections, Stabroek News (2010)

This article discusses the results of the latest elections in Suriname. Last Tuesday, the people of Suriname elected Desi Bouterse as Prime Minister. Bouterse is the country's former dictator, and he is currently under trial for political killings.

Suriname former dictator Bouterse ready to asume presidency, Caribbean Net News (2010)

The newly elected President of Suriname, Desi Bouterse, is ready to form a government. Bouterse is currently under trial for political killings, and if convicted will face up to 20 years in prison.

Former Suriname dictator joins ex-rebel in coalition, Caribbean Net News (2010)

After winning last week's elections, Desi Bouterse's National Democratic Party is looking for allies to form a government coalition. Suriname’s former dictator is holding meetings with Ronny Brunswijk, former leader of the Jungle Commandos. Mr. Brunswijk’s rebel group was involved in the 1986 civil war.

Suriname MPs elect strongman Bouterse as president, Reuters Africa (2010)

Former military strongman Desi Bouterse was elected president by parliament. Bouterse's coalition won the most seats in the May 23rd election, but fell short of the two-thirds majority necessary to name the president.