FIJI: Deposed PM hopes Forum will press for democracy

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Updated October 16, 2007 14:13:11

As the Pacific's leaders gather in Tonga for the annual Pacific Island Forum, the most controversial figure there will no doubt be Fiji's interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. The man he deposed as prime minister, Laisenia Qarase, says he hopes the Forum will help persuade Commodore Bainimarama to make a commitment to hold democratic elections.

Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Laisenia Qarase, Deposed Fiji prime minister,

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