Fiji military chief concerned over new PM’s ‘sweeping changes’

Fiji's army concerned over new PM's reforms

SUVA: Fiji's military chief warned on Tuesday that reforms under new Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka may violate the constitution, but also pledged to respect the law and "stand with democracy."The South Pacific nation has been shaken by four coups in the past 35 years, and the possibility of military intervention loomed over a tight general election last month.Rabuka's victory ended the 16-year rule of former naval commodore Frank Bainimarama, w…

Fiji military warns of 'concern' over new PM's reforms

The military worries that the changes are being pursued "without full understanding" of procedures.

Fiji military warns govt against 'sweeping changes' after tight election

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Fiji's military chief warned lawmakers on Tuesday against making sweeping changes less than a month after contested elections that removed the government of Frank Bainimarama, who ruled the Pacific island for 16 years after taking power in a coup. Fiji has a history of military coups, including two staged by current Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in 1987. Rabuka became Prime Minister on Dec. 24 after a coalition of parties nar…

Fiji military chief concerned over new PM’s ‘sweeping changes’

The statement by the head of Fiji’s military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.

Fiji military warns govt against 'sweeping changes' after tight election

Fiji's military chief warned lawmakers on Tuesday against making "sweeping changes" less than a month after an election that removed the government of Frank Bainimarama, who ruled the Pacific island for 16 years after taking power in a coup.

Fiji military warns new PM’s government against making ‘sweeping changes’

Commander claims ‘trying and failing to democratise’ country can jeopardise national security, just over a month after hotly contested elections