Religious groups urge calm amid alleged plot to overthrow Suriname government
Religious organizations in Suriname are urging citizens to remain calm amidst reports of a potential government overthrow.
Suspected motive linked to judicial ruling
This is believed to be tied to efforts to disrupt the implementation of a recent court ruling sentencing former President Desi Bouterse and others to lengthy prison terms.
According to reports, Inter-Religious Council in Suriname and the Christian Churches Committee say they have reliable information that certain groups want to unleash unrest in Suriname.
President Santokhi has reportedly told a Suriname-based online publication, that the information provided to him is being taken seriously.
