Tag: Frank Bainimarama

After a history of coups and military interventions, can Fiji make a peaceful transition to normal democratic rule? Fiji First leader Frank Bainimarama arriving to vote in Suva,

Fijians go to the polls next week, but the country’s constitution still entrenches ultimate power and authority in the military

  By arresting opponents of proposed land rights legislation, Frank Bainimarama again squashes democratic debate at a time when Fiji urgently needs it