A protest in neighbouring Suriname against the government’s decision to remove subsidies from fuel turned ugly as demonstrators stormed the Parliament Building in Paramaribo, leaving it in shambles.
President Chandrika-persad Santokhi’s office yesterday condemned the violence and promised that action will be taken against those who were culpable.
“The government attaches great importance to fundamental freedoms, including demonstration and protest, but these must take place in an orderly and peaceful manner. Escalation in illegal actions, such as smashing windows, theft and vandalism, is not acceptable. The leaders of these protests will also be summoned for questioning,” a statement from the government said.