Fiji blames Australian New Zealand for Forum suspension
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Fiji's interim government has suspended its work with the Pacific Forum Working Group. The forum had been working with Fiji's military leaders with a view to restoring democracy, but Suva now says travel bans imposed by Australia and New Zealand are hampering election preparations. The decision's been taken while a European Union delegation is in Fiji, assessing progress on returning to democratic rule. Interim government spokesman, Neumi Leweni says the regime has pulled out of talks with the Pacific Forum Working Group with immediate effect:
Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speaker: Fiji interim government spokesman, Major Neumi Leweni
