Ishwardat Sonai

Ishwardat Sonai is a Surinamese judge who recently presided over a high-profile case involving activist Stephano ‘Pakittow’ Biervliet, where he issued a verdict that resulted in Biervliet receiving a prison sentence for his actions during protests in February 2023. Sonai's ruling has drawn public attention and sparked discussions regarding the balance between activism and legal accountability in Suriname.