Suriname moves to evict Mennonites and illegal Amazon settlers
PolicyFriday, August 7, 2026Mongabay

Suriname moves to evict Mennonites and illegal Amazon settlers

The Suriname government is intensifying enforcement against illegal land development in the Amazon rainforest, specifically targeting Mennonite communities and settlers involved in deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching. This initiative marks a significant step in protecting the country’s environmental resources.

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