The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) commenced hearings on November 6 regarding a high-profile case involving political analyst Derek Ramsamooj, who claims he was unlawfully detained in Suriname. The case, titled *Derek Ramsamooj v The State of Suriname*, is being adjudicated at the CCJ’s headquarters in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, with proceedings set to conclude on November 7. Ramsamooj, a Trinidadian citizen, asserts that his fundamental rights under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas were violated during his detention, which spanned from October 2020 to September 2022. He alleges that Surinamese authorities denied him access to legal representation and medical care throughout this period. Additionally, Ramsamooj claims he was coerced into signing documents written in Dutch, a language he does not comprehend, which were subsequently presented in court as a confession. The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for human rights and cross-border legal accountability within the Caribbean region.
CCJ hears case of Trini political analyst’s detention in Suriname
