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Bainimarama acts as Fiji army spokesman (The West Australian)
Fiji's self-appointed prime minister Frank Bainimarama has tightened his grip on information in his country, deciding he alone should be the army's media spokesman.
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Former Fiji PM pleads not guilty - The West Australian
Former Fiji PM pleads not guilty The West Australian, Australia - Qarase, who led Fiji for six years until he was ousted in a bloodless coup in 2006, pleaded not guilty to three counts of abuse of office and one count of ... |
Fiji cops 'arresting charter opponents' (The West Australian)
Police in Fiji are finding excuses to arrest people campaigning against a plan to change the country's voting system, a political leader says. Former Fiji opposition leader Mick Beddoes said police were locking up those opposed to the draft People's Charter for Change, Peace and Progress.
Fiji coup leader under fire for trips (The West Australian)
Fiji's coup-installed leader is coming under scrutiny for his jet-setting lifestyle since taking power.
Human Rights Forum Highlights Hindu Minority Plight - San Leandro India West
Human Rights Forum Highlights Hindu Minority Plight San Leandro India West, CA - Although Fiji Indians had gone through a difficult time, there was a glimmer of hope, Narayan said. Ironically, following a coup in 2006, things are looking ... |
Rice arrives in Samoa for Fiji talks (The West Australian)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Samoa for regional talks aimed at urging Fiji to hold free elections next year.
Ganilau 'no problem' as meeting chair (The West Australian)
Australian officials in Fiji have moved to calm disquiet after they objected to the man chosen to lead a regional meeting on disaster management on Thursday.
Fiji's Chaudhry, Bainimarama meet (The West Australian)
Fiji's self-appointed prime minister met on Thursday with his finance minister behind closed doors, amid speculation the country faces a fresh political crisis.
No elections next year: Fiji coup leader (The West Australian)
Fiji's coup leader Frank Bainimarama has abandoned a promise to hold elections next year, local media say. Bainimarama - who overthrew the elected government in December 2006 - last year promised Pacific leaders that he would send voters back to the polls by March next year.
Smith to meet Fijian coup leader-PM (The West Australian)
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has entered talks in Fiji that bring him face to face for the first time with the South Pacific country's 2006 coup leader, Frank Bainimarama.
Smith to quiz Fiji regime about poll (The West Australian)
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has arrived in Fiji, putting the nation's coup leader on notice that he expects an unwavering commitment to fresh elections next year.
New death threat made to Fiji mission (The West Australian)
Fiji is refusing to consider federal police protection for Australia's high commissioner in Suva despite a third death threat against the diplomat.
Pacific states lobby Fiji over election (The West Australian)
South Pacific states are trying to reopen dialogue with Fiji about returning to democracy. The move comes just days after the coup-prone nation withdrew from a regional bloc that is pressing for elections early next year.
No Fiji vote 'before electoral reform' (The West Australian)
Fiji's military leader says elections to restore democracy will not be held until all corruption in the country has been eradicated.
Bainimarama takes shot at Australia (The West Australian)
Fiji's military ruler has withdrawn from a dialogue with a regional bloc pushing him to return to democracy, blaming Australia and New Zealand's condescending attitudes.
Elections could be delayed, says Fiji PM (The West Australian)
Fiji's self-appointed prime minister has told a European Union (EU) delegation that next year's election could be delayed by his plans to change his country's electoral system.
Bainimarama believes Fiji system unfair (The West Australian)
Fiji's self-appointed leader says abolishing his country's current constitution ahead of elections would be no big deal, it has been reported.
Diplomatic families may flee Fiji (The West Australian)
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has described death threats against Australia's high commissioner in Fiji as "vile and repugnant", as the government moved to repatriate diplomatic families.
Fiji snubs Australia's envoy safety call (The West Australian)
Australia's ambassador to Fiji told reporters he was "deeply disappointed" the interim government had rejected his request for Australian police protection in the wake of death threats.
Fiji snubs Australia's envoy safety call (The West Australian)
Australia's ambassador to Fiji told reporters he was "deeply disappointed" the interim government had rejected his request for Australian police protection in the wake of death threats.
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