When was Chan Santokhi born?

Chan Santokhi was born on 3 February 1959 in Lelydorp.

What positions has Chan Santokhi held?

Positions held by Chan Santokhi include: President of the Caribbean Community (2022–2022); President of Suriname (2020–2025); member of the National Assembly of Suriname (2010–2020); Minister of Justice and Police of Suriname (2005–2010).

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Chan Santokhi

President of Suriname from 2020 to 2025

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Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi was a Surinamese politician and police officer who served as the ninth president of Suriname from 2020 to 2025. After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi was the sole nominee for president of Suriname. On 13 July, Santokhi was elected president by acclamation in an uncontested election. He was inaugurated on 16 July.

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Born: 3 February 1959 wd
Place of birth: Lelydorp wd
Died: 30 March 2026 wd
Place of death: Paramaribo wd
Citizenship: Suriname wd
Occupation: politician, chief of police wd
Political party: Progressive Reform Party wd
Spouse: Mellisa Seenacherry wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

President of the Caribbean Community (1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022 · BS 17 Asar 2079 – 16 Poush 2079)
President of Suriname (16 July 2020 – 6 July 2025)
member of the National Assembly of Suriname (12 August 2010 – 16 July 2020)
Minister of Justice and Police of Suriname (1 September 2005 – 13 August 2010)

Awards wd

Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
Order of the Palm
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

Questions

When was Chan Santokhi born?: Chan Santokhi was born on 3 February 1959 in Lelydorp.
What positions has Chan Santokhi held?: Positions held by Chan Santokhi include: President of the Caribbean Community (2022–2022); President of Suriname (2020–2025); member of the National Assembly of Suriname (2010–2020); Minister of Justice and Police of Suriname (2005–2010).

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