Desire bouterse biography of michael

Surinamese military and political figure. Date of Birth: Country: Suriname

Content:

1. Desi Bouterse: Suriname's Controversial Leader
2. Return to Suriname and Military Coup
3. December Killings and Moiwana Massacre
4. Transition to Civilian Rule and Political Influence
5. Presidential Terms and Legacy

Desi Bouterse: Suriname's Controversial Leader

Early Life and Military Career

Desi Bouterse was born in Suriname in After graduating from trade school in Paramaribo, he worked in the public sector.

In , he left for the Netherlands, where he worked in a factory and attended military academy. As a skilled basketball player, Bouterse also earned money as a sports instructor.

Return to Suriname and Military Coup

Bouterse returned to Suriname two weeks before the country's independence and rejoined the military.

In , he led a group of sergeants in a military coup, overthrowing the government. As the head of the "National Military Council," Bouterse implemented