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In December 2006, troops took over the streets of Fiji's capital city and imposed emergency law. Since then, numerous accounts have emerged from people rounded up and tortured.
Filmed just before the country went to the polls, this report explores Fiji's first election since the military coup in 2006. Will the election bring stability to the nation after years of ethnic tensions?
As Fiji's Bainimarama continues to refuse to hold elections, this report gains unprecedented access to the military leader. Speaking candidly of his aims, he is showing no signs of loosening his grip.
Fiji is on high alert ahead of this week's election results. Even the Prime Minster has warned there might be another coup - something the army has vowed to prevent.
Fiji's military commander is hinting he might lead a new coup after indications that coup leader George Speight may be pardoned later this year.
Fiji's 2000 coup divided the island along racial and religious lines. Now there are concerns politicians are stirring up religious animosities for political gain.
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"They dragged Mahendra Chaudhry out of his seat and…kicked the back of his knee. They kicked it so he was forced to kneel." This description of when George Speight's gunmen stormed the parliamentary chamber comes from one of the MP's Speight held hostage in his struggle for power. Who is this self-appointed Fijian leader? And has Speight gambled the future and the reputation of his nation with …
Like many tourist spots around the world, Fiji is a country coming of age. Following a coup and ten years of autocratic government, Fijians still ask “who owns Fiji?”
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