Suriname: Transnational Issues & International Disputes

Transnational Issues

Suriname

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); territorial sea boundary with Guyana is in dispute
Illicit drugs:	growing transshipment point for South American drugs destined for Europe and Brazil; transshipment point for arms-for-drugs dealing