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Monday, March 1, 2010
Volume:
26
Issue:
3
Abstract:
On Christmas Eve 2009, the killing of Surinamese Wilson Apensa by Brazilian gold miner Adilson Aliviera sparked a wild rampage involving approximately 300 maroons, or descendants of African slaves, armed with clubs, knives, and rocks who invaded a hotel in Albina, Suriname in which the Brazilians were staying. More than 100 Brazilians were beaten, the hotel and six cars were burned, 30 women were raped, and 25 Brazilians were seriously wounded. The attacks started in the evening and continued for many hours...more...