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Fiji ex-PM convicted of corruption
August 1, 2012 by Brandon Gatto
The High Court of Fiji on Tuesday found Laisenia Qarase, the country's last democratically-elected prime minister, guilty of nine counts of corruption under the Fiji Penal Code. Suva Court Justice Priyantha Fernando's ruling upholds the findings of a panel of assessors, convicting Qarase of six.... [more]
Fiji to lift state of emergency laws
January 2, 2012 by John Paul Putney
Fiji's military ruler, Commodore Josaia Voreqe "Frank" Bainimarama announced Sunday that the nation's state of emergency laws will be lifted this week to facilitate a nationwide consultation process for a new constitution. The announcement was cautiously welcomed by longtime regional critics,.... [more]
Fiji High Court dismissed challenge to 2006 coup [this day at law]
October 9, 2011 by Clay Flaherty
On October 9, 2008, the Fiji High Court dismissed a legal challenge to the country's 2006 coup which ousted former prime minister Laisenia Qarase and established the authority of Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilo. The lawsuit was originally brought by Qarase in October 2007. He also made claims.... [more]
Fijian president suspended constitution [this day at law]
April 10, 2011 by Clay Flaherty
On April 10, 2009, Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilo suspended the Constitution and revoked the appointment of all judicial officers, following a ruling from the Fiji Court of Appeal that declared Iloilo's appointment of Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama as prime minister unconstitutional..... [more]
State of emergency declared following Fiji coup [this day at law]
December 6, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
On December 6, 2006, Fiji military commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama declared a state of emergency, appointing a new prime minister and head of police in the South Pacific island nation after overthrowing the government in a military coup. Bainimarama later dismissed criticism of the coup and.... [more]
Fiji ex-PM detained for violating law against public meetings
October 3, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
Fijian opposition leader Mahendra Chaudry was arrested by military authorities Friday for allegedly holding public meetings in violation of regulations imposed by the military government of Prime Minister Commodore Josaia Voreqe "Frank" Bainimarama. Chaudry, a former prime minister who lost power.... [more]
Fiji suspended from Commonwealth for not reinstating democracy [this day at law]
September 1, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
On September 1, 2009, the Commonwealth of Nations suspended Fiji from its organization because it failed to meet the September 1 deadline for reinstating a constitutional democracy and opening a national dialog following the December 2006 military coup. Fiji's acting Prime Minister Ratu Epeli.... [more]
Rights groups concerned over Fiji draft media law
April 13, 2010 by Sarah Paulsworth
International rights organizations voiced concern Tuesday about a draft media law the Fijian government is slated to approve in the near future. The Media Industry Development Decree 2010 includes several provisions that could result in the imprisonment of journalists for up to five years and.... [more]
Fiji High Court sentences 8 for attempted assassination of military leader
March 6, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
The Fiji High Court sentenced eight men to prison terms ranging from three to seven years for plotting the assassination of the leader of the country's military government on Friday. The sentencing judge, Justice Paul Madigan chastised the men for their greed and racial motivations in the plot t....... [more]
UN Human Rights Council's UPR process promotes fundamental freedoms [comment]
March 1, 2010 by Andrew Wood
Claire Kaplun: The Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council is an innovative mechanism under which each of the United Nations 192 Member States is periodically (once every four years) reviewed. At this occasion, the fulfillment of the concerned country's obligations and commi....... [more]
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