Solomon Islands: Opinion survey defended

Updated September 27, 2007 16:04:39

The leader of the team conducting a survey of public attitudes in Solomon Islands has defended its results from criticism from the country's Prime Minister. So far, results indicating widespread support for the Regional Assistance Mission, RAMSI have been released. But the results have been released as RAMSI is at loggerheads with the Solomon government over its future and leadership, and that's leader Prime Minister Manessah Sogavare to discredit its findings.

Presenter: Pacific Correspondent Campbell Cooney
Speakers: Dr. Christine McMurray, Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute