Fiji
Coup: Clark Calls On Military Elements To Overthrow
Bainimarama
Scoop's Lyndon Hood reports from
Parliament - In response to Fiji's military
orchestrating a coup d'etat, Helen Clark and Winston Peters
announced a range of sanctions against Fiji, describing the
actions of Fiji's Commodore Bainimarama and his soldiers as
disgraceful and grossly illegal. She also front-footed
support for any 'elements' in the Fijian military that might
choose to overthrow the Commodore and return the elected
government to power. See... Audio:
PM, Foreign Minister on Fiji
Sanctions
ALSO:Scoop Audio: (click here to
listen) Selwyn Manning reports on Radio Adelaide
that NZ PM Helen Clark has said Fijian military who remain
loyal to their constitution should tell Bainimarama he has
been replaced.
Scoop Audio: Helen Clark answers
questions on looming Fijian Military
Coup.
Scoop Audio & Text Report:
Selwyn Manning on BBC Radio reports: How Fiji's military
commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama has intensified
threats to overthrow the Fijian government unless it meets
his demands. ALSO:NZMFAT
Travel Advisory: Fiji Travel High Risk
KiwiFM Audio: Wammo talks to
Scoop's Selwyn Manning about Pacific insecurity, what it was
like reporting on the Tonga riots that destroyed Nuku'Alofa,
and whether a military coup is being planned in
Fiji.