FIJI: Ousted PM charged with abuse of office

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Updated February 26, 2008 16:49:32

Fiji's Independent Commission against Corruption has charged ousted Fijian prime minister Laisenian Qarase with four counts of abuse of office. The charges relate to Mr Qarase's alleged role in the conversion of a $US13 million loan to a grant.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Radio Australia's Fiji correspondent, Samisoni Pareti

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