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Failed coup leader George Speight is free from jail — leaving Fiji grappling with its history of 'coup culture'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Failed coup leader George Speight is free from jail — leaving Fiji grappling with its history of 'coup culture'

ABC  

It was a failed coup that unleashed nearly two years of violent turmoil in Fiji — events that brought suffering still deeply felt by victims. And one of the loudest voices calling for him to reveal more is Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who this week said he was a "victim" of Speight's silence about the events of 2000. Fiji's third …

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Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka 'will apologise' to Melanesian leaders as he awaits Indonesia's agreement to visit West Papua
4 months, 1 week ago

Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka 'will apologise' to Melanesian leaders as he awaits Indonesia's agreement to visit West Papua

ABC  

Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, says he will "apologise" to fellow Melanesian leaders later this month after failing to secure agreement from Indonesia to visit its restive West Papua province. At last year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Cook Islands, the Melanesian Spearhead Group appointed Mr Rabuka and PNG Prime Minister James Marape as the region's "special envoys" on …

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'Shoot the dogs': Shania celebrated a new Fiji, but one year on a decision left her 'shocked'
1 year ago

'Shoot the dogs': Shania celebrated a new Fiji, but one year on a decision left her 'shocked'

ABC  

On Christmas Eve last year Shania Singh was in celebration mode. Mr Rabuka acknowledged Ms Singh's concerns and noted that the agriculture minister's comments were a "kneejerk reaction" to the problem. Fiji gets a coalition government Photo shows Fijian politicians Biman Prasad, Bill Gavoka and Sitiveni Rabuka Fiji will have new political leadership after two days of tense negotiations following …

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Australia accused of undermining Fiji-China relationship, amid uncertainty over police agreement
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia accused of undermining Fiji-China relationship, amid uncertainty over police agreement

ABC  

China has accused Australia of trying to sabotage its relationship with Fiji as questions swirl over whether the Pacific Island country will cut security and law enforcement ties with Beijing. Key points: Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has repeatedly said that he will scrap a 2011 police cooperation agreement with China China's embassy in Fiji last week released a statement …

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The week in 5 charts | Taliban’s ban on women’s education, biodiversity agreement, and more
1 year, 11 months ago

The week in 5 charts | Taliban’s ban on women’s education, biodiversity agreement, and more

The Hindu  

Taliban bans women from universities Afghanistan’s young women can no longer study in universities after the Taliban administration in Afghanistan banned girls from private and public universities on Tuesday. The total number of pending cases concerning crimes against women relating to “harassment, dowry cruelty and death, eve teasing, domestic violence” are 283 according to data from the Integrated Case Management …

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'Rambo' Rabuka returns as Fiji Prime Minister
2 years ago

'Rambo' Rabuka returns as Fiji Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Former military commander Sitiveni Rabuka was on Saturday, December 24, 2022 confirmed as Fiji's Prime Minister, after accusing the outgoing government of stoking "fear and chaos" to derail his return to power. The two-time coup leader and former prime minister ¬ nicknamed "Rambo" ¬ narrowly triumphed over Bainimarama by 28 votes to 27 in a secret ballot held in Parliament, …

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Sitiveni Rabuka installed as Fiji's prime minister after new coalition's vote of support
2 years ago

Sitiveni Rabuka installed as Fiji's prime minister after new coalition's vote of support

ABC  

Sitiveni Rabuka has became Fiji's prime minister after a coalition of parties voted, narrowly, to install him as leader of the strategically important Pacific nation, signalling an end to Frank Bainimarama's 16 years in power. Key points: The secret parliamentary vote was closer than expected, with 28 members of parliament voting for Mr Rabuka and 27 for Mr Bainimarama The …

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Voters in Fiji election want 'skyrocketing' living costs, unemployment and social welfare to improve
2 years ago

Voters in Fiji election want 'skyrocketing' living costs, unemployment and social welfare to improve

ABC  

Fijians have flocked to the polls, with the country's opposition parties increasingly confident they can beat Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and win power in the Pacific Island country. Key points: Frank Bainimarama and former prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka cast their ballots in Suva Voters want "skyrocketing" living costs, unemployment and social welfare to improve The first results are expected to …

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