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Henck Arron

1936–2000 · 20th century

Henck Arron was a Surinamese politician and leader of the National Party of Suriname who served as prime minister from 1973 to 1980. He led the country to independence from the Netherlands on 25 November 1975 and negotiated a large Dutch aid settlement. His government was overthrown in the military coup of 25 February 1980 led by Desi Bouterse.

Henck Arron
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