Published 2 years ago

Solomons leader moves to delay vote, sparking fears

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Solomons PM Manasseh Sogavare has proposed changing the constitution to delay scheduled elections, officials confirmed yesterday. The proposal, obtained by Agence France-Presse, seeks to suspend the dissolution of the eleventh Parliament on December 31, meaning the general election would not happen until 2024 at the earliest. The Solomon Islands parliament is expected to discuss the constitutional changes on Sept. 5.

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Solomons leader moves to delay vote, sparking fears

The Solomon Islands’ pro-Beijing prime minister has proposed changing the constitution to delay scheduled elections, officials confirmed yesterday, fueling concerns for the future of democracy in the Pacific nation. After months of speculation, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has formally put a “constitution amendment bill” to parliament that would delay next year’s election — citing the burden of hosting the Pacific Games, a sp…

2 years ago·Taipei, Taiwan

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