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Fiji opposition barred from parliament as party suspended

Twenty-four politicians from Fiji's main opposition party have been barred from sitting in parliament after the party, Fiji First, had its registration suspended, the parliament's speaker said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Fiji’s former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum taken into custody over alleged abuse of office

Fiji's former-attorney general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been taken into custody after being charged with abuse of office.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Fiji former attorney general taken into custody - media

Fiji's former attorney general, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who is also general secretary of the Pacific island nation's main opposition party Fiji First, was taken into custody on Monday after being charged with abuse of office, local media reported.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Fiji’s military called in to maintain order after disputed polls

The prime minister, who has refused to concede, said the military was deployed to ensure security.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

Factbox-Political uncertainty in Fiji after disputed election

Fiji's military will help police maintain law and order, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said on Thursday, citing growing concerns of ethnic tension as his Fiji First party and an opposition coalition dispute the result of an election last week.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Factbox-Five Facts on Fiji's Prime Minister Bainimarama

Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, a former military chief who has ruled the Pacific island nation for 16 years, has not conceded defeat despite opposition parties saying they have a combined majority after a closely fought election last week.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Attempts to oust Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama after his 16-year reign hit roadblock

Coalition parties come together to put up rival Sitiveni Rabuka as new prime minister

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Fiji has new government after three Opposition parties form coalition

Fiji will have a new leader for the first time in 16 years after a national election resulted in three parties joining up in a coalition to form government, dislodging Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First party.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

Fiji military says will not intervene over election after opposition complaint

Fiji's military chief said on Friday his forces will not intervene over a national election that took place on Wednesday, after opposition leaders wrote to him raising concerns over vote-counting.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

Fiji’s opposition lodges complaint over election results

Move comes after Fiji authorities took down a provisional tally that showed the opposition holding a very early lead.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022