Mystery over order to stop SDL man leaving the country

Updated April 21, 2008 17:16:32

In Fiji, the circumstances under which the Director of the mainly Fijian SDL party was prevented from leaving the country remain a mystery. Peceli Kinivuwai was prevented by airport immigration officials from boarding his flight to Sydney on Sunday morning. Mr Kinivuwai alleges he was shown a letter which mentioned Police Commissioner Esala Teleni's name ordering him to be stopped at Nadi Airport. Police Commissioner Teleni has denied writing the letter.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers:National President of thr SDL Party Peceli Kinivuwai; Fiji Police spokeswoman Emma Mua