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Family and friends bid farewell to Desi Bouterse in his home in Leonsberg as the funeral procession starts towards his political party's headquarters.

The funeral of Desi Bouterse, a controversial figure in Surinamese history, is taking place in Paramaribo with livestream options available in Amsterdam-Zuidoost.

Read the reconstruction of the death of Desi Bouterse on Telegraaf.nl: 'Silent agreement between Bouterse and Surinamese government'

Former president and military leader Desi Bouterse will not receive a state funeral in Suriname, announced the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The decision was made to keep calm despite the emotional atmosphere in the society.

Unknown individuals transported the body of Desi Bouterse to his residence in Leonsberg from an undisclosed location. The police were informed early Wednesday morning that Bouterse had passed away, with no signs of foul play found on the body.

Surinamese President Chan Santokhi and Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk offer condolences following the death of Desi Bouterse.

The hearse carrying the body of Desi Bouterse departed from his residence to the mortuary amid remarks from party officials.

The death of Desi Bouterse has brought a mix of sorrow and relief among the people of Suriname, with some feeling disappointed that he escaped full accountability for his actions.

Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse has passed away. Bouterse was on the run after being convicted last year for his role in the December Murders of 1982.

Suriname's business sector expresses disapproval of the government's agreement with Chinese mining giant Chinalco, stating concerns over the export of unprocessed bauxite and its environmental impact.

Shell merges its UK oil and gas units with Norwegian producer Equinor to create the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea.

Suriname's President Chan Santokhi announces a special initiative where every citizen residing in Suriname will receive a savings bond of $750, promising 7% annual interest from oil royalties.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.

The Surinamese oil field in Block 58 is estimated to hold around 700 million barrels of oil, with potential to produce 200,000 barrels per day. TotalEnergies is expected to make a $10 billion investment decision during a visit to Suriname.