Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07PARAMARIBO584
2007-11-08 19:43:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Paramaribo
Cable title:
BOUTERSE AND 24 OTHERS TO RECEIVE SUMMONSES FOR
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C O N F I D E N T I A L PARAMARIBO 000584
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR J.ROSHOLT, INR R.CARHART
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/07/2017
TAGS: PGOV NS ASEC
SUBJECT: BOUTERSE AND 24 OTHERS TO RECEIVE SUMMONSES FOR
DECEMBER 8, 1982 MURDERS
Classified By: DCM Genton for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L PARAMARIBO 000584
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR J.ROSHOLT, INR R.CARHART
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/07/2017
TAGS: PGOV NS ASEC
SUBJECT: BOUTERSE AND 24 OTHERS TO RECEIVE SUMMONSES FOR
DECEMBER 8, 1982 MURDERS
Classified By: DCM Genton for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (U) On November 7, local media reported that the Attorney
General's Office had begun issuing summonses to 25 defendants
who are scheduled to go on trial on Novermber 30 for the
murder of 15 political opponents on December 8, 1982. The
list, which was published in newspaper of record, "De Ware
Tijd," was apparently leaked to media. The publication of
the names represents the first public acknowledgement of the
full list of defendants, which the government had sought to
keep confidential until the last possible moment. The list
includes current military officers, civilians who were former
military, and former military strongman and current member of
parliament Desi Bouterse.
2. (C) The Embassy is reviewing the list, developing more
information about the defendants, and cross-checking with our
own databases to ensure that appropriate action can be taken
with respect to Consular affairs and USG-sponsored programs
and exchanges. A more detailed list will follow septel.
3. (U) The list of defendants as printed in De Ware Tijd:
(1) Desi Bouterse
(2) Roy Esajas
(3) Ernst Gefferie
(4) Ruben Rozendaal
(5) John Nelom
(6) Johnny Hardjoprajietno
(7) Marcel Zeeuw
(8) Benny Brodenstein
(9) Stefanus Dendoe
(10) Etienne Boerenveen
(11) Badrisein Sital
(12) Dick de Bie
(13) Iwan Krolis
(14) Harvey Naarendorp
(15) Winston Caldeira
(16) Errol Alibux
(17) Imro Themen
(18) Edgar Dijksteel
(19) Lucien Lewis
(20) Wim Carbierre
(21) Jimmy Leonard Stolk
(22) Orlando Gerrit Heidanus
(23) Arthy Gorre
(24) Edgar Ritfeld
(25) an individual named only as "Kempes"
4. (U) According to Suriname's penal code, defendants must
receive their summonses at least 4 days before the start date
of their trial. Defendants who fail to appear can be brought
into court on a court order from the presiding judge. Trial
in absentia is a possibility.
GENTON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/CAR J.ROSHOLT, INR R.CARHART
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/07/2017
TAGS: PGOV NS ASEC
SUBJECT: BOUTERSE AND 24 OTHERS TO RECEIVE SUMMONSES FOR
DECEMBER 8, 1982 MURDERS
Classified By: DCM Genton for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (U) On November 7, local media reported that the Attorney
General's Office had begun issuing summonses to 25 defendants
who are scheduled to go on trial on Novermber 30 for the
murder of 15 political opponents on December 8, 1982. The
list, which was published in newspaper of record, "De Ware
Tijd," was apparently leaked to media. The publication of
the names represents the first public acknowledgement of the
full list of defendants, which the government had sought to
keep confidential until the last possible moment. The list
includes current military officers, civilians who were former
military, and former military strongman and current member of
parliament Desi Bouterse.
2. (C) The Embassy is reviewing the list, developing more
information about the defendants, and cross-checking with our
own databases to ensure that appropriate action can be taken
with respect to Consular affairs and USG-sponsored programs
and exchanges. A more detailed list will follow septel.
3. (U) The list of defendants as printed in De Ware Tijd:
(1) Desi Bouterse
(2) Roy Esajas
(3) Ernst Gefferie
(4) Ruben Rozendaal
(5) John Nelom
(6) Johnny Hardjoprajietno
(7) Marcel Zeeuw
(8) Benny Brodenstein
(9) Stefanus Dendoe
(10) Etienne Boerenveen
(11) Badrisein Sital
(12) Dick de Bie
(13) Iwan Krolis
(14) Harvey Naarendorp
(15) Winston Caldeira
(16) Errol Alibux
(17) Imro Themen
(18) Edgar Dijksteel
(19) Lucien Lewis
(20) Wim Carbierre
(21) Jimmy Leonard Stolk
(22) Orlando Gerrit Heidanus
(23) Arthy Gorre
(24) Edgar Ritfeld
(25) an individual named only as "Kempes"
4. (U) According to Suriname's penal code, defendants must
receive their summonses at least 4 days before the start date
of their trial. Defendants who fail to appear can be brought
into court on a court order from the presiding judge. Trial
in absentia is a possibility.
GENTON