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A new book on the Fiji coup of 2006 says the claims of a rigged ... - Radio New Zealand Internationa
 Radio New Zealand International | A new book on the Fiji coup of 2006 says the claims of a rigged ... Radio New Zealand International, New Zealand A new book on the Fiji coup two years says Commodore Frank Bainimarama's claims that the 2006 election was rigged, are fraudulent. The book, The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End All Coups, launched today at the Australian National ... |
Fiji says Australia, NZ officials not welcome - eTaiwan News
 Fijivillage | Fiji says Australia, NZ officials not welcome eTaiwan News AP Fiji's military ruler rejected a proposed visit by regional leaders to assess progress toward a return to democracy in the South Pacific island nation, ... Fiji no closer to democracy Fiji's record 'has got worse' Pacific's door open to Fiji |
Fiji 87 coup leader says sorry to Bavadra family - Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd
Fiji 87 coup leader says sorry to Bavadra family Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd Coup leader Major General Sitiveni Rabula has admitted to the family of the late Doctor Timoci Bavadra at Viseisei village this morning that taking over the ... |
No one should be above law, says former Fiji Human Rights Commissioner - Radio New Zealand Internati
 Radio New Zealand International | No one should be above law, says former Fiji Human Rights Commissioner Radio New Zealand International A former Fiji Human Rights Commissioner says no-one should be above the law despite a decree which grants immunity from prosecution to those involved in the ... |
Samoa Prime Minister says Fiji regime immunity decree a ridiculous move - Solomon Star
Samoa Prime Minister says Fiji regime immunity decree a ridiculous move Solomon Star The Prime Minister of Samoa says a decree which gives immunity to Fiji's coup leaders amounts to stupidity. The decree grants immunity from prosecution to ... |
Continued EU sanctions against Fiji a blow to sugar industry, says academic - Radio New Zealand Inte
 Radio New Zealand International | Continued EU sanctions against Fiji a blow to sugar industry, says academic Radio New Zealand International “Before the 2006 coup the European Union fund was going to be a major injection into the industry which would have supported not only the efficiency within ... |
Kiwi led plot to kill coup chief, says judge - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | Kiwi led plot to kill coup chief, says judge Stuff.co.nz A bizarre plot to assassinate Fiji military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama with bombs, runaway cars or food poisoning was led ... Eight guilty of assassination plot Fiji regime wants elections without politicians |
'think Outside Box' To Cover Real Stories About Social Change, Says Sayed-khaiyum - Voxy
'think Outside Box' To Cover Real Stories About Social Change, Says Sayed-khaiyum Voxy 'Sides taken' Some media outlets in Fiji had been seen to have "taken sides" because of the December 2006 coup, which was something media organisations ... |
Use of mercenaries in Honduras on the rise, UN panel says - CNN
 Voice of America | Use of mercenaries in Honduras on the rise, UN panel says CNN It consists of five members: Shaista Shameem of Fiji, Najat al-Hajjaji of Libya, Amada Benavides de Perez of Colombia, Jose Luis Gomez del Prado of Spain ... UN Experts Concerned Colombia Fighters In Honduras Landowners in Honduras hired Colombian paramilitaries, UN says UN human rights experts raise concern over growing use of foreign mercenaries ... |
Use of mercenaries in Honduras on the rise, U.N. panel says (CNN)
A group of independent U.N. experts expressed concern Friday over the increased use of mercenaries in Honduras, where a de facto president has been in power since a military-led coup in June.
Fiji judiciary butchered, says law society - Radio New Zealand
 TVNZ | Fiji judiciary butchered, says law society Radio New Zealand, New Zealand He says there is no threat to the judiciary's independence, which he believes was compromised before the 2006 coup. Aiyaz Sayed-Khayum says some judges will be appointed on Monday and courts could reopen on Tuesday. Fjii has been placed under emergency ... New Zealand Law Society advises against taking judges' jobs in Fiji Frangipani curtain hides evil deeds Defiant lawyer speaks out from jail cell |
Elections not solution to problems says Dr. Durutalo. SV says we know that, but Elections allows the
Bloggers, whilst we agree with Dr. Durutalo that Elections are not an end solution to the country?s problem, we still maintain that an elected Government together with a Parliament is the only legal means of enacting any law, which can address the country?s many problems! As for Dr. Durutalo?s claim that political conflicts have not been properly addressed since the 1987 coup and first needs to be addressed before Elections, SV respectively disagrees. For instance, the 1987 coup was instigated b
Read Charter first: says Yabaki - rubbish says SV!
Bloggers, well here is gas-bag Yabaki. This bastard is so self-righteous that he cannot see the error of his ways. Imagine the audacity to ask everyone to come with open minds, when he has been supporting an illegal regime that has raped Fiji of it democracy! This is the same bastard who is the Executive of the Constitutional Citizens Forum. They claim to be the guardians of Fiji?s Constitution, yet he pushes ahead with his brother-in-Arms, illegal and unlawful constitutional reforms. How da
Fiji's economy, hurt by drop in tourism after coup, seen rebounding next year, government says (AP v
Fiji's economy, hit by a drop in tourism after last December's military coup, is projected to grow 2.2 percent in 2008 after shrinking by an expected 3.9 percent this year, the South Pacific nation's government said Friday.
McCully Says He's Maintaining Dialogue With Fiji - Voxy
 Otago Daily Times | McCully Says He's Maintaining Dialogue With Fiji Voxy Since the 2006 coup, Fiji has been suspended from the Commonwealth and the 16-nation Pacific Islands Forum and has been hit with sanctions by the European ... NZ minister in Fiji for talks NZ minister in Fiji for talks Fiji signals more talks with NZ |
McCully says he's maintaining dialogue with Fiji
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says he has told his Fijian counterpart Inoke Kubuabola about international concerns over the island nation's slow progress towards democracy.
Fiji says Australia's been embarrassed
Fiji's dicatator Frank Bainimarama says Australia has been embarrased in front of Pacific nations.
Fiji ruler says he doesn't trust his people with democracy - AFP
 AFP | Fiji ruler says he doesn't trust his people with democracy AFP SYDNEY, Australia — Fiji's military strongman, who seized power in a coup nearly four years ago, has defended his rule-by-decree regime and strict ... Only military can save Fiji: Bainimarama At home with Fiji's strongman Tongan PM calls for dialogue with Fiji military govt |
Fiji ruler says he doesn't trust his people with democracy
Fiji's military strongman, who seized power in a coup nearly four years ago, has defended his rule-by-decree regime and strict censorship rules, saying he does not trust his own people.
Fiji ruler says he doesn't trust his people with democracy - Times of India
 AFP | Fiji ruler says he doesn't trust his people with democracy Times of India SYDNEY: Fiji's military strongman, who seized power in a coup nearly four years ago, has defended his rule-by-decree regime and strict censorship rules, ... Only military can save Fiji: Bainimarama At home with Fiji's strongman Tongan PM calls for dialogue with Fiji military govt |