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Eight questions the dictator MUST answer! July 11, 2008 by solivakasama When staging a coup in December 2006 Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama made a solemn pledge that no military officer would gain financially as a result of the military taking over.As we now know, that promise was a big lie. Over the past 18 months we have seen military personnel installed in high-paying positions across a whole range of our nation?s institutions. To rub salt into the wound, Bainimarama keeps talking about the

When staging a coup in December 2006 Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama made a solemn pledge that no military officer would gain financially as a result of the military taking over.As we now know, that promise was a big lie. Over the past 18 months we have seen military personnel installed in high-paying positions across a whole range of our nation?s institutions. To rub salt into the wound, Bainimarama keeps talking about the need for good governance, but his actions contradict his words. Instead,

Fiji's military coup leader has been warmly received by the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.

FIJIAN dictator Frank Bainimarama has threatened to "shut down" the country's media if coverage of his government does not improve.