29-12-2025

Deadly Attacks and Maritime Accidents Reported Globally

Date: 29-12-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 2 | washingtonpost.com: 1
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Summary

A cluster of news articles reports on two separate tragedies: a mass stabbing in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, resulting in nine deaths, and a tour boat sinking near Komodo Island, Indonesia, with a Spanish soccer coach and his three children among the missing. The incidents have shocked their respective nations and drawn condolences from various officials and organizations.

Key Points

  • Nine people, including five children, were stabbed to death in Suriname's capital.
  • A 42-year-old suspect was detained after being shot by police in Suriname.
  • A Spanish soccer coach and his three children went missing after a tour boat sank near Komodo Island in Indonesia.
  • The search operation for the missing individuals in Indonesia was suspended due to bad weather.

Articles in this Cluster

Suriname: Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death

Nine people, including five children, were stabbed to death in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo. The attack occurred on the outskirts of the city, and a male suspect was detained after being shot in the leg by police. The suspect is being treated in hospital under police guard. Local media suggests the suspect may have been suffering from mental health issues. The country's president expressed condolences to the families of the victims, many of whom were related to the suspect. The incident is rare in Suriname, which has a low rate of stabbing deaths.
Entities: Suriname, Paramaribo, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, Netherlands, South AmericaTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, including children, police say - CBS News

A knife attack in Suriname's Commewijne district killed at least 9 people, including 5 children, with the suspect being arrested after attempting to attack police. The victims included the attacker's children and neighbors who intervened. The attack has shocked the nation, with the president expressing condolences to the bereaved families. Suriname has seen a spike in its murder rate in 2024.
Entities: Suriname, Paramaribo, Richelieu, Commewijne district, Jennifer Geerlings-SimonsTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Spanish women's soccer coach, 3 children missing after boat sinks near Komodo Island in Indonesia - CBS News

A Spanish soccer coach, Fernando Martín, and his three children were on a tour boat that sank near Komodo Island in Indonesia. The boat was carrying 11 people, including the family of six, four crew members, and a local guide. Seven people were rescued, but the father and three children were among the missing. The search operation was suspended due to bad weather and poor visibility but will resume early Sunday. The Spanish soccer club Valencia CF confirmed the deaths of Martín and his children, and other soccer clubs, including Real Madrid CF, offered condolences.
Entities: Fernando Martín, Komodo Island, Indonesia, Valencia CF, Real Madrid CFTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Suriname man suspected of killing at least 9, including own children - The Washington Post

Nine people, including several children, were stabbed to death on the outskirts of Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, by a 42-year-old suspect who attacked his four children and five neighbors. The incident occurred just days after the Christmas holidays.
Entities: Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname National Police, ChristmasTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform