The Surinamese Affiliation of Journalists has voiced concern concerning President Chandrikapersad Santokhi’s resolution to ban a ebook by a Dutch writer and entrepreneur, which alleges corruption on the highest echelons of Suriname’s authorities.
The ebook in query
Earlier this week, the ‘de Ware Tijd’ newspaper made a stand by refusing to adjust to President Santokhi’s demand to take away a photograph from the quilt of the ebook titled “Corruption on the Highest Stage.”
This {photograph} prominently options the pinnacle of state, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Minister Parmanand Sewdien, together with an entrepreneur.
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Surinamese newspaper refuses to remove published photo of President Santokhi
Authorized motion taken by President Santokhi
President Santokhi has taken decisive authorized motion via his legal professional, Gerold Sewcharan, by issuing a writ to a bookstore, demanding the speedy withdrawal of the ebook from circulation.
Defending freedom of expression
Nonetheless, the Surinamese Affiliation of Journalists, in an announcement, has raised issues concerning the potential implications for freedom of expression and the press.
They argue that these elementary rights are below risk because of the ban on the ebook.
Basic rights anchored in legislation
The affiliation emphasizes that freedom of expression and press freedom are enshrined as particular elementary rights in Suriname’s Structure, the American Conference on Human Rights, and the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
