Suriname Transnational Issues Profile 2001

Disputes - international

area disputed by French Guiana between Riviere Litani and Riviere Marouini (both headwaters of the Lawa); area disputed by Guyana between New (Upper Courantyne) and Courantyne/Koetari [Kutari] rivers (all headwaters of the Courantyne)

Illicit drugs

transshipment point for South American drugs destined for Europe and Brazil; transshipment point for arms-for-drugs dealing