Surinamese Maroons

Surinamese politician and former rebel (born 1961)

1986-1992 civil war in Suriname

The Saramaka, Saamaka or Saramacca are one of six Maroon peoples (formerly called "Bush Negroes") in the Republic of Suriname and one of the Maroon peoples in French Guiana. In 2007, the Saramaka won a ruling by the Inter-American Court for Human Rights supporting their land rights in Suriname for lands they have historically occupied, over national government claims. It was a landmark decision for Maroon and Indigenous peoples in the world. They have received compensation for damages and control this fund for their own development goals.

ethnic group

Bushinengue ethnic group in Suriname

marroon tribe in Suriname

political party

Surinamese political party

Surinamese government minister

riots in Albina in 2009