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Fiji pressured to hold 2009 elections (SABC News)
South Pacific leaders warned Fiji's post-coup government yesterday it could be suspended from a regional forum if it failed to hold democratic elections in early 2009. The leaders condemned Fiji's military chief and self-appointed prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, for breaking his commitment to hold elections in March 2009 and for boycotting the annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Niue.
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Fiji strongman rules out elections in 2009 (EARTHtimes.org)
Wellington - Fiji military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama has reversed a promise he made to the Pacific island state's aid donors, including the European Union, to hold fresh elections next year, reports from the capital Suva said on Saturday. Bainimar...
Report: Fiji coup leader rules out elections to return to democracy by March 2009 (AP via Yahoo! Sin
Fiji's military ruler postponed elections promised for March 2009 to return the island to democracy after ousting the government in a bloodless coup 20 months ago, a news report said Friday.
Fiji coup leader rules out elections to return to democracy by March 2009 (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia Ne
Fiji's military ruler Commodore Frank Bainimarama says there will be no election in the South Pacific nation next March after earlier citing the date to South Pacific and European Union officials.
Report: Fiji coup leader rules out elections to return to democracy by March 2009 (AP via Yahoo! Mal
Fiji's military ruler postponed elections promised for March 2009 to return the island to democracy after ousting the government in a bloodless coup 20 months ago, a news report said Friday.
Fiji coup leader rules out elections to return to democracy by March 2009 (AP via Yahoo! Philippines
Fiji's military ruler Commodore Frank Bainimarama says there will be no election in the South Pacific nation next March after earlier citing the date to South Pacific and European Union officials.
Bainimarama: No elections for Fiji in 2009 - New Zealand Herald
Bainimarama: No elections for Fiji in 2009 New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Fiji coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has told Fiji Radio there will be no election next March. He said the 2009 election timeline is unachievable, ... |
Bainimarama: No elections for Fiji in 2009 (The New Zealand Herald)
Fiji coup leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has told Fiji Radio there will be no election next March. He said the 2009 election timeline is unachievable, because the much needed electoral reforms cannot be done in the eight months to next March.
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is willing (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia N
The only thing standing in the way of elections to restore democracy in Fiji is the political will of the South Pacific country's military-led government, top regional diplomats said Wednesday.
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is willing (AP via Yahoo! Philippine
The only thing standing in the way of elections to restore democracy in Fiji is the political will of the South Pacific country's military-led government, top regional diplomats said Wednesday.
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is ... - International Herald Tribun
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is ... International Herald Tribune, France - ... their first visit to Fiji since military commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power in a 2006 coup and installed himself as prime minister. ... |
Australia: Fiji elections possible by March 2009 if Bainimarama is willing (AP via Yahoo! Singapore
The only thing standing in the way of elections to restore democracy in Fiji is the political will of the South Pacific country's military-led government, top regional diplomats said Wednesday.
Deposed Fiji PM optimistic about 2009 elections - Radio Australia
Deposed Fiji PM optimistic about 2009 elections Radio Australia, Australia - Mr Qarase was deposed in the 2006 coup when Commodore Frank Bainimarama appointed himself interim Prime Minister. Our correspondent, Kerri Ritchie, ... |
Fiji under Pacific pressure to hold 2009 elections - Reuters India
Fiji under Pacific pressure to hold 2009 elections Reuters India, India - ... of Laisenia Qarase was corrupt and soft on those behind an earlier 2000 coup. Fiji has been hit by four coups and a military mutiny since 1987. ... |
Fiji under Pacific pressure to hold 2009 elections (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters By Rob Taylor CANBERRA, July 14 (Reuters) - Fiji's military government came under pressure on Monday from six Pacific nations, including regional heavyweights Australian and New Zealand, to keep a ...
Fiji Coup Leader Must Hold Elections by March 2009, US Says - Bloomberg
 AFP | Fiji Coup Leader Must Hold Elections by March 2009, US Says Bloomberg - By Ed Johnson July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Fiji coup leader Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama must honor his commitment to hold elections by March 2009, the US said, ... US asks Fiji coup leader to honor polls pledge NZ's Paul Reeves on peace mission in Fiji Travel bans remain, NZ tells Fiji |
Fiji Coup Leader Must Hold Elections by March 2009, U.S. Says (Bloomberg.com)
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Fiji coup leader Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama must honor his commitment to hold elections by March 2009, the U.S. said, after he pulled out of a Pacific Islands group trying to restore democracy.
Fijian Government Reiterates Pledge To Hold Elections In March 2009 (Nasdaq)
(RTTNews) - Dispelling serious doubt among foreign governments and observers, Fijian government pledged again on Wednesday to hold "free and fair" democratic elections in March 2009.
Fiji govt reiterates pledge to hold elections in March 2009 (Hindustan Times)
Fiji pledged again on Wednesday to hold "free and fair" democratic elections in March 2009, after months of serious doubt among foreign governments and observers.
Fiji government reiterates pledge to hold democratic elections in March 2009 (The Star)
SUVA, Fiji (AP): Fiji pledged again Wednesday to hold "free and fair'' democratic elections in March 2009 -- after months of serious doubt among foreign governments and observers.
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