Remember former Suriname president
Dési Bouterse? He's awaiting the imminent outcome of the appeal of his murder conviction by a military court. Meanwhile,
Astrid Roemer, an author who has spoken up in his defense, is due to receive a big literary prize in October. She'll get the prize, but it won't be handed to her by King
Philippe of Belgium, judging by
this story.
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