FIJI: Growing disquiet over Commodore's Council takeover

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Updated February 21, 2008 19:44:30

There is growing disquiet in Fiji over Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's decision to secretly appoint himself chair of the country's Great Council of Chiefs. Commodore Bainimarama's decision to appoint himself chairman, and give himself the power to appoint new members, is seen as an insult by many Fijians.

Presenter: Campbell Cooney
Speakers: Dr Brij Lal from the Australian National University

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