Culture of silence | Domestic Violence and the Drua

Culture of silence | Domestic Violence and the Drua

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has accused the Drua management of covering up domestic violence allegations against players. Centre coordinator Shamima Ali told The Fiji Times that players were being encouraged to file counter-charges against their partners, often over non-criminal matters, to deflect attention from the real issue — abuse. “This is how they shift blame,” Ms Ali said. “It’s a deliberate tactic and it’s been happening for years.” …

Fijian Drua responds to claims of “counter charging” on domestic violence charges

L-R: Peni Matawalu, Shamima Ali & Iosefo Masi Neueli Mauafu | Reporter “It is very disappointing and unhelpful that such statements have been made without any attempt to establish the details of the robust disciplinary processes all players go through whenever such complaints are received” – Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans. In an article published in The Fiji Times, the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has accused Drua management of cov…

Brawl video shot before appointment: PM

The video showing Fiji Corrections Service Acting Commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi involved in a brawl at a Suva pub, was filmed before his appointment to the position. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka yesterday. “The update has come from the minister and also from the alleged offender. He’s explained his position and the date of the video was identified. It was before he was appointed,” Mr Rabuka said. “So, all of these matte…