Fiji PM Bainimarama says military deployed to maintain law and order

Fiji deploys military after disputed election

Fiji's long-time prime minister said the military had been deployed to maintain "law and order", as the former coup leader refused to concede defeat after a close election.

Fiji calls in military to maintain security following election dispute

The ruling Fiji First party and the opposition coalition led by the People's Alliance Party won 26 seats each. Social Democratic Liberal Party, which had three seats, on Tuesday in a close internal vote decided to go with the opposition. Fiji first is questioning this internal vote

Fiji calls in military after close election is disputed

Fijian police on Thursday said they were calling in the military to help maintain security following a close election last week that is now being disputed.

Fiji calls in military after close election is disputed

Fijian police have said they are calling in the military to help maintain order following a close election last week that is now being disputed.

Fiji calls in military after close election is disputed

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Fiji calls in military after close election is disputed

Police Commissioner Brig. Gen. Sitiveni Qiliho said in a statement that after police and military leaders met with Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama they collectively decided to call in army and navy personnel to assist.