3 Fred M. Reid; for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights: Oliver H. Jackman, Delegate David J. Padilla, Delegate. II 11. The petition filed with the Commission on December 17, 1988, refers to the detention and subsequent death of Mr. Asok Gangaram Panday in Suriname. The petition was filed by the victim’s brother, Mr. Leo Gangaram Panday. 12. According to the petitioner, Mr. Asok Gangaram Panday was detained by the Military Police when he arrived at Zanderij Airport in Paramaribo. The Military Police at Fort Zeeland, where he was detained, subsequently reported that he had hanged himself. 13. On December 21, 1988, the Commission requested the Government to provide information regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of the alleged victim. On May 2, 1989, the Government reported on the steps taken to investigate the manner of his detention and added that, according to the autopsy, Asok Gangaram Panday had indeed committed suicide. 14. Pursuant to Article 50 of the Convention, on May 15, 1990, the Commission drew up Report N° 04/90 in which it resolved: 1. To admit the present case. 2. To declare that the parties have been unable to achieve a friendly settlement. 3. To the declare that the Government of Suriname has failed to fulfill its obligations to respect the rights and freedoms contained in the American Convention on Human Rights and to assure their enjoyment as provided for in Articles 1 and 2 of the same instrument. 4. To declare that the Government of Suriname violated the human rights of the subjects of this case as provided for by Articles 1, 2, 4(1), 5(1), 5(2), 7(1), 7(2), 7(3), 25(1), and 25(2) of the American Convention on Human Rights. 5. To recommend to the Government of Suriname that it take the following measures: a. Give effect to Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention by assuring respect for and enjoyment of the rights contained therein; b. Investigate the violations that occurred in this case and try and punish those responsible for their occurrence; c. Take the necessary measures to avoid their reoccurrence; d. Pay a just compensation to the victim’s next of kin. 6. To transmit this report to the Government of Suriname and to provide the Government with 90 days to implement the recommendations contained herein. The 90 day period shall begin as of the date this report is sent. During the 90 days in question