TONGA: Democracy movement to continue gatherings

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Updated October 17, 2007 15:43:46

Tonga's pro democracy movement says it will continue to hold a large-scale political meeting during the Pacifc islands Forum. Such gatherings are illegal under emergency laws brought in following a pro-democracy riot which damaged the capital, Nukualofa, last year.

Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Akilisi Pohiva, pro-democracy movement leader

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