Fiji
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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A month after a coup attempt and hostage taking led by an indigenous Fijian businessman, the crisis remains unresolved. Martial law is in place and an overnight curfew is in effect on the eastern side of Viti Levu, the main island. The crisis has brought tourism to a standstill, but the only flashpoint is the capital city of Suva. The rest of the archipelago is peaceful as ever.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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The national state of emergency that was prompted by the May 2000 seizure of parliament by George Speight remains in place, but the current situation in Fiji is calm. Parliamentary elections, however, will take place Aug. 25 through Sept. 1, and the trial of George Speight will continue at the same time. Significant unrest has occurred at various times in the past year, and further protests and disturbances are possible.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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The hostage crisis that has paralyzed Fiji for the past two months was due to end July 13 under a settlement signed July 9 by Fiji’s military leader. The deal gave the rebels everything they wanted, essentially signing away Fiji’s representative government. Unrest continued despite the deal, with the latest trouble in Levuka on the island of Ovalau, where looting was believed to be a settling of old scores while security is in disarray. It’s uncertain how tourism will rebound after the hostages are released, but the economy will remain in a shambles because of likely sanctions by most of Fiji’s trading partners.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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The hostage crisis ended July 13 but Fiji’s troubles are certainly not over. Coup leader George Speight, who was granted all of his demands in return for releasing all hostages unharmed, evidently believed he was untouchable because he threatened murder when his choice for president in the new government was passed over in favor of another appointee. Speight’s threat resulted in his arrest, which produced new unrest, the temporary abduction of about 50 Indo-Fijians and two New Zealand pilots, and yet another attempted coup which the military contained. It may be some time before any sort of normalcy returns to Fiji.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 24th, 2001 | Trackback
A home-made bomb planted at a Suva hotel frequented by travelers was disarmed Sept. 15, not far from the complex where the trial of George Speight, leader of the May 19 seizure of Parliament, is being held. The unrest that accompanied the hostage crisis has largely passed, but occasional incidents still occur and a curfew remains in effect in Suva. Night travel to rural areas of Vanua Levu and Viti Levu islands should be avoided. All roads are open and flights to and within Fiji are operating normally.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 19th, 2001 | Trackback
The coup and hostage crisis that paralyzed Fiji in May and June is still causing trouble here. A military mutiny occurred Nov. 2 when renegade soldiers shot up their barracks and fled. Eleven people were killed and a 24-hour curfew was imposed in Suva before the rebels were brought under control. Consider deferring travel to Fiji, especially to Suva, or follow local press reports for current updates.
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