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Fiji bloggers debate role of police and churches
Since the Committee to Build a Better Fiji released a draft version August six of its 11-point plan to revamp the country?s ethnic-based electoral system and constitution, political parties and other institutions have been quietly debating the 75-page document. The so-called interim government of Commodore Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama, which came to power in a 2006 bloodless coup, said citizens of Fiji will have six weeks to comment on the plan, called the Fiji Draft People?s Charter for Change,
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NZ lawyer withdraws from Fiji vote role - Sydney Morning Herald
NZ lawyer withdraws from Fiji vote role Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - His three-year appointment to supervise the first general election since Fiji's 2006 coup had been announced last week. Coughlan told Radio Australia that ... |
NZ lawyer withdraws from Fiji vote role (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
A New Zealand lawyer who failed to disclose he had once been disbarred by the New Zealand Law Society has withdrawn as Fiji's Supervisor of Elections.
Australia defends its role in Fiji coup - Radio Australia
Australia defends its role in Fiji coup Radio Australia, Australia - Fiji's Human Rights Commission has recommended Australia be brought before the UN over its role in the 2006 coup. The commission has released a report ... |
Fiji Human Rights Commission wants probe of Australia?s pre-coup role - Radio New Zealand Internatio
Fiji Human Rights Commission wants probe of Australia?s pre-coup role Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand - The Fiji Human Rights Commission is calling for an inquiry into the Australian involvement in Fiji leading up to the coup in December 2006. ... |
The island which played a role when Fiji was ceded to Britain - Fiji Times
The island which played a role when Fiji was ceded to Britain Fiji Times, Fiji - The island was a picnic spot until 2000 when coup plotters were kept there as prisoners. Nukulau is off the Laucala waterfront and is a 15-minute boat ride ... |
Australia 'taking leading Fiji role' (Perth Now)
AUSTRALIA is leading Pacific nations in pressuring Fiji to return to democratic rule, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said.
Australia 'taking leading Fiji role' (Daily Telegraph)
AUSTRALIA is leading Pacific nations in pressuring Fiji to return to democratic rule, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said.
Fiji Women?s Council against Bainimarama in GCC top role - Radio New Zealand International
 Fijivillage | Fiji Women?s Council against Bainimarama in GCC top role Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand - The women council?s vice-president, Asela Naisara, says the move by the coup leader and interim prime minister must be reviewed. She has told Radio Fiji ... Fiji strongman Bainimarama tightens grip on island state Bloodshed feared following takeover of Council of Chiefs |
Group to look at military role - Fiji Times
 Fijivillage | Group to look at military role Fiji Times, Fiji - Commodore Bainimarama said last week, he was aware of the coup culture concept in Fiji. He said the country needed to get rid of this reputation and address ... Voreqe remark attracts parties |
Fiji reviews military role - New Zealand Herald
Fiji reviews military role New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Fiji will review the military's role in public life as part of a bid to end the country's notorious "coup culture", the leader of the latest takeover has ... |
Fiji reviews military role (The New Zealand Herald)
Fiji will review the military's role in public life as part of a bid to end the country's notorious "coup culture", the leader of the latest takeover has indicated.
Fiji coup chief queries army role - BBC News
 BBC News | Fiji coup chief queries army role BBC News, UK - Cmdr Bainimarama took power two years ago in Fiji's fourth coup in 20 years. Fiji's armed forces are the most powerful in the region, outside Australia and ... |
Fiji coup chief queries army role (BBC News)
Fiji needs to get rid of its reputation as a nation with a "coup culture", its current military leader says.
Military?s role in Fiji to be reviewed - Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd
 Fijivillage | Military?s role in Fiji to be reviewed Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd, Fiji - He says as the current military commander he?s aware of concerns about the island's coup culture image and adds Fiji must rid itself of this reputation. ... PM disappointed with Fiji?s progress Bainimarama Hopes For Better Future |
Fiji Army Agrees Its Role Needs Review - pacific
Fiji Army Agrees Its Role Needs Review pacific, HI - ... has told the first meeting of the council set-up to produce a People's Charter that he is aware of concerns about the island's coup culture image. "Fiji ... |
Fiji's Bainarama says military role to be reviewed - Radio Australia
Fiji's Bainarama says military role to be reviewed Radio Australia, Australia - Fiji's interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he is aware of concerns about the country's 'coup culture' image. [AFP file photo] The Fiji military ... |
Australia had no role in Fiji plot: govt - Sydney Morning Herald
 Canada.com | Australia had no role in Fiji plot: govt Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says it's absurd to suggest Australia would be involved in an assassination attempt on Fiji's coup leader Frank ... NZ rubbishes Fiji assassination claim Khan's injuries "minor" More arrests in Fiji alleged coup leader assassination plot |
Australia had no role in Fiji plot: govt (AAP via Yahoo!Xtra News)
Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says it's absurd to suggest Australia would be involved in an assassination attempt on Fiji's coup leader.
Australia had no role in Fiji plot: govt (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says it's absurd to suggest Australia would be involved in an assassination attempt on Fiji's coup leader.