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The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on November 6 began hearing political analyst Derek Ramsamooj's challenge of what he describes as his illegal detention by authorities in Suriname.

The matter, Derek Ramsamooj v The State of Suriname, was heard at the CCJ’s headquarters in Port of Spain and continues until November 7.

Ramsamooj, a TT citizen, alleges his rights under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas were violated. He claims he was unlawfully detained by Surinamese police between October 2020 and September 2022, during which time he was denied access to legal counsel and medical attention.