
Tragic Stabbing in Suriname Claims Nine Lives, Including Children
A man in Suriname killed at least nine people, including children, with a stabbing attack outside Paramaribo just after Christmas, according to police.
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A man in Suriname killed at least nine people, including children, with a stabbing attack outside Paramaribo just after Christmas, according to police.

A stabbing attack in Richelieu, Suriname, resulted in nine deaths, including five children, with the suspect, believed to have mental health issues, shot and hospitalized after the attack.

A man in Suriname killed nine people, including five children, with a sharp object at a residence, injuring two others before being shot and hospitalized; the incident is believed to involve mental health issues and has shocked the nation.

Nine people, including five children, were stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, with a suspect detained after being shot in the leg; the incident is considered rare for the country and may be linked to mental health issues.

A man in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, fatally stabbed nine people, including five children, before being wounded and detained by police. The incident resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, with the suspect hospitalized after police opened fire.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended a state visit to Suriname, showcasing stunning jewelry including a diamond and pearl brooch, earrings, and a tiara, during various official events and a state banquet.

Suriname has been certified malaria-free by the WHO, marking a significant achievement after nearly 70 years of efforts to eliminate the disease through comprehensive detection, treatment, and community engagement, especially in remote areas. This milestone highlights the country's successful strategies and ongoing commitment to maintaining malaria elimination and health equity.

The intensifying debt crisis in middle- and lower-income countries is being complicated by the rivalry between the US and China. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US demand that Chinese creditors restructure debt, China has refused to bow to Washington. As a result, countries like Suriname are caught in the geopolitical crossfire, with access to aid delayed. The IMF and the US are reluctant to provide relief until Chinese financial institutions participate, arguing that Chinese lenders are free-riding on debt forgiveness extended by others.