Bainimarama declares coup

Description:
The world has a new military dictatorship tonight. Fiji's military has taken over the capital, Suva, and despite a day of confusion there's now no doubt that the man in control of the country is not the Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase but the military chief Frank Bainimarama. Mr Qarase claimed that Fiji's President had given the coup his blessing, by telling him to bow to the wishes of the military or resign.
Display date:
2006
Location:
Fiji
Format:
Sound/Other sound
Collections:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Contributors:
Mark Colvin
Publisher:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Content partner:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Availability:
Online
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