French Polynesia Assembly elects Oscar Temaru as President

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Updated September 14, 2007 15:43:52

The French Polynesia Assembly has elected pro-independent Tavini party leader Oscar Temaru as President. Former president Gaston Tong Sang was toppled in August by a motion of no-confidence supported by the pro-autonomy and pro-independant parties.

Presenter: Elsa Klockenbring
Speakers: Myron Tematai Mataoa, President Pro-autonomy Tavini party

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