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

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Fiji’s military chief has complained over the “ambition and speed” of changes undertaken by the government of new Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, stirring anxiety in the Pacific nation where security forces have staged four coups in 35 years.

Published 2 months ago · Suva, Fiji

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The Guardian

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Reuters

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The Hindu

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National Post

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