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Military - note Suriname, in 5 editions.

The entry for Suriname published Military - note in 5 editions of 36, from 2021 to 2025. The text changed in 4 editions. Each is shown as published. Military - note in every entry.

editions changed the text
4
the first edition with it
2021
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Military - note” (2021 to 2025).

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  • the National Leger is responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Suriname against foreign aggression;
  • other special tasks include border control and supporting domestic security as required;
  • the military police, for example, have direct responsibility for immigration control at the country’s ports of entry, and the military assists the police in combating crime, particularly narco-trafficking, including joint military and police patrols, as well as joint special security teams;
  • in addition, the military provides aid and assistance during times of natural emergencies and participates in socio-economic development projects (2025)

the National Leger is responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Suriname against foreign aggression; other special tasks include border control and supporting domestic security as required; the military police, for example, have direct responsibility for immigration control at the country’s ports of entry, and the military assists the police in combating crime, particularly narco-trafficking, including joint military and police patrols, as well as joint special security teams; in addition, the military provides aid and assistance during times of natural emergencies and participates in socio-economic development projects (2024) (2025)

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Suriname: Military - note.” The World Factbook, 2021–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/suriname/military-note.

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