Fiji faces suspension from Pacific Islands Forum

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Updated August 21, 2008 20:08:12

Fiji is facing suspension from the Pacific Islands forum if it doesn't move towards holding promised elections next year. Fifteen South Pacific leaders have condemned Fiji's military chief Frank Bainimarama for breaking his election commitment and for boycotting the annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Niue.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speaker: Fiji's ousted prime minister Laisenia Qarase.

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