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Fiji's interim prime minister outlined a
schedule Saturday to return the South Pacific island nation to constitutional
rule and urged countries that ... But Chief Magistrate Sailesi Temo again
adjourned the case, saying it could not proceed further until the High Court has
ruled on whether an ... Deposed Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra
Chaudhry called on the international community on Tuesday to reject Fiji's new
administration which was appointed ... Treason charges against coup leader
George Speight should be dropped because of a deal with Fiji's military that
promised him immunity from prosecution, his ... Indian artillery killed four people in
the Pakistani-held part of Kashmir, Pakistan said Wednesday, while three
Kashmiri militants died in a gunfight with Indian police. Jostling crowds, dancers, flags and
flowered arches welcomed deposed Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry on
Thursday to the village of his ancestors. Three ousted ministers from Fiji's
deposed government filed suit on Wednesday seeking compensation for being held
hostage for nearly two months after a May 19 ... The new Fijian government said Monday
that deposed Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry should stop asking other countries
to toughen sanctions against the ... Fijian villagers in a former hotbed of
civil unrest say the army is winning back hearts and minds from nationalist
rebel leader George Speight, now awaiting ... South Pacific foreign ministers will
discuss the political crises in Fiji and the Solomon Islands at a specially
convened forum on Thursday and ... Military spokesman Lt. Col. Filipo
Tarakinikini told local radio that the troops and police on Monday had been
investigating a report that shots were fired ... Fiji rebel leader George Speight should
be tried for treason and jailed for life, the prime minister he held hostage for
56 days said on Monday. The Fijian capital, Suva, was calm
Sunday, a day after coup leader George Speight was charged with minor offenses
linked to his May 19 takeover of Parliament. The military intensified its crackdown
on the lawlessness that has followed Fiji's May coup, shooting one rebel
supporter to death Thursday and arresting 37 ... Fiji rebel leader George Speight pleaded
not guilty on Saturday to a string of minor charges stemming from his raid on
the racially split nation's ... The military intensified its crackdown on
the lawlessness that has followed Fiji's May coup, shooting one rebel supporter
to death Thursday and arresting 37 others. Fijian authorities charge Speight with minor offenses - August 1, 2000Speight has been charged .. but we are,
of course, investigating the major crime of treason," Assistant Police
Commissioner Moses Driver said Tuesday. ... Fiji Takes a Shot at Peace | 8/7/2000The military moves to sideline George
Speight, while a new government steals his thunder Security tight as first Fijian rebels appear in court - July 31, 2000Three days after Fiji's new government
led by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was sworn in, about 150 supporters of
jailed coup leader George Speight were ... Deadline on surrender of rebel stronghold in Fiji extended - July 30, 2000Rebels agreed to release control of one
stronghold Sunday and the deadline on the surrender of a second was extended as
Fiji's military continued ... Fiji's military warns rebels of further crackdown - July 30, 2000Expanding their crackdown on coup
supporters, Fiji's military gave a group of armed rebels holding hostages at a
barracks until midnight Sunday to clear out ... Fiji's president swears in Cabinet; rebel supporters excluded - July 28, 2000Fiji's President Ratu Josefi Iloilo said
on Friday he was reappointing caretaker Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase to head
the country's interim government ... Fiji military arrests Speight; interim government to serve three yearsOur latest estimate and time frames for
new elections is three years," Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said
Thursday. The interim government, expected to be ... Fiji president reappoints Qarase as caretaker PM - July 27, 2000Fiji's President Ratu Josefi Iloilo said
on Friday he was reappointing caretaker Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase to head
the country's interim ... Fiji coup leader Speight arrested - July 26, 2000Rebel leader George Speight and two of
his advisers were arrested Wednesday by Fijian military forces, local radio
station FM96 reported. Fiji rebels restive as Cabinet talks on hold - July 25, 2000Fiji remained in political limbo Tuesday
as talks between military leaders and nationalist rebels stalled over the
make-up of a new administration. Fijian holiday commemorates suspended constitution - July 24, 2000I think it should be a time of deep
reflection and also a time of sadness," Rajendra told Fiji radio FM96 on
Monday, Constitution Day. CNN SPECIAL ... Fiji's ousted prime minister calls for referendum to end crisis - July 23, 2000RELATED STORIES: Fiji rebels demand PM
be replaced with woman chief July 22, 2000 Fiji's former government ponders
forming breakaway state July ... Fiji rebels demand PM be replaced with woman chief - July 22, 2000Nationalist rebels pressed Fiji's
leaders on Saturday to sack the military-backed prime minister and replace him
with one of the country's women chiefs to end the ... Fiji's former government ponders forming breakaway state - July 20, 2000Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry
and other members of his People's Coalition government discussed on Thursday the
possibility of forming a new ... New political crisis unfolds in Fiji - July 19, 2000The latest development in Fiji's ongoing
political drama began Wednesday when Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase announced
the swearing in of Fiji's new Cabinet had been ... New Fijian Cabinet includes no ethnic Indians - July 18, 2000Fiji's rebel-backed president named a
new Cabinet for the country Tuesday that included no ethnic Indians. Ratu Josefa
Iloilo named the Cabinet just hours after being ... Swearing in of new Fiji Cabinet postponed, Speight continues threats - July 18, 2000Fiji lurched toward another government
crisis Wednesday as the swearing in of a new Cabinet was postponed indefinitely,
a move coup leader ... Ousted Fijian prime minister says government should be reinstated - July 15, 2000Captors tearfully hugged captives in an
emotional end Thursday to a 2-month parliamentary hostage crisis that enflamed
ethnic tensions in Fiji and ... CNN - Travel: City Guides - Map of Fijihttp://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/CITY.GUIDES/WORLD/South.pacific/fiji/ bigmap.html - size 0.7K CNN Travel Guide - City Guides - Map of Fijihttp://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/CITY.GUIDES/WORLD/South.pacific/fiji/shock/ fiji2.html - size 1.1K CNN - Travel: City Guides - FijiCurrency Converter SHOCKWAVE Vector Map
of Fiji - Magellan/CNN Interactive (50K) - You'll need Shockwave to view this
page. Fiji Magic Magazine Information, travel, features, maps and ... Fiji rebels return large cache of arms to military - July 14, 2000Captors tearfully hugged captives in an
emotional end Thursday to a 2-month parliamentary hostage crisis that enflamed
ethnic tensions in Fiji and ravaged the ... Fiji rebels release last 18 political hostages - July 13, 2000All the hostages have left the complex.
They all looked very relieved. Tears have been flowing," local radio
station FM96 reported Thursday from inside the ... 9 political hostages released in Fiji; luxury resort seized - July 11, 2000Rebel supporters seized an upscale
resort in Fiji on Tuesday, the military regime said, worsening the Pacific
island nation's 54-day government crisis with the ... Villagers rampage in former Fijian capital despite deal - July 10, 2000Villagers in Fiji's former capital,
Levuka, on Monday burned down a Masonic lodge, charged at a police station and
seized a tuna cannery and its manager. Local ... Key events during the attempted coup in Fiji - July 10, 2000Do you think Fiji will ever return to
true democracy? Yes No View Results • May 19 -- Armed rebels storm Fiji's
parliament and take more than 40 people ... Fiji pact calls for hostage release, interim government - July 9, 2000Fijian rebels signed an accord Sunday
with military leaders that aims to end a seven-week political crisis and secure
the release of 27 ... Fiji rebel says hostages could be released Thursday - July 9, 2000Speight said he expected to seal an
agreement with Fiji's military government later in the day that would see the
hostages walk free. He said the ... Midnight deadline in Fiji hostage standoff approaches - July 7, 2000A rebel spokesman, Jo Nata, said it was
"highly unlikely" that the discussions, which began Thursday after
having been stalled for several days, ... Fiji's military, rebels resume talks under deadline - July 6, 2000Few details were immediately available,
but rebel spokesman Jo Nata said the discussions were "very
exploratory." He said the talks began Thursday ... Fiji's military gives rebels 48 hours to leave parliament - July 5, 2000The decree will come into effect from
midnight tonight .. everyone in the parliamentary complex will be given 48 hours
to move out," military ... Fiji's military stems protest, tightens security - July 5, 2000All the arms are back in the armory and
the soldiers have resumed normal duty," Lt. Col. Filipo Tarakinikini said
Wednesday, a day after the protest began. ... Gunfire exchanged in Fiji's parliamentary compound - July 4, 2000At least four rebels were reportedly
injured in the fight that occurred Tuesday after coup leader George Speight, who
has held several legislators captive ... Fiji's military begins isolating rebels, hostages - June 30, 2000They told us to move out, and that's
what we are doing," Australian architect Peter Rankin said Friday, as he
carried valuables from his house. MESSAGE BOARD ... Fiji's military to cordon off parliamentary compound - June 29, 2000The military also planned to cut
essential supplies, including electricity and water, to the compound where armed
rebels were holding 27 political ... Fiji's military to appoint civilian government within days - June 28, 2000Military officials made the announcement
during a news conference Wednesday afternoon, a day after they gave the rebels
24 hours to sign an ... Army moves to isolate parliamentary compound where Fiji hostages heldThe spokesman did not say if isolating
the compound could be a precursor to some sort of military action, but it
appeared to raise the stakes in ... Fiji's military gives rebels 24 hours to ponder offer - June 27, 2000Hostages released from 37 days in
captivity in Fiji said Monday they were treated relatively well, but that life
inside the parliamentary building ... Fijian rebels release 4 women, prepare for more talks - June 24, 2000The four were the last women among the
31 hostages being held at the parliamentary complex. MESSAGE BOARD Coup in Fiji
"They were taken out under ... Fiji talks reportedly break down - June 23, 2000Talks between Fiji's military rulers and
gunmen holding members of the deposed government hostage broke down Saturday,
ending immediate hopes the captives were about to be ... Fiji military says Speight hinders hostages' release - June 22, 2000Fiji's military rulers said Thursday,
after the fifth straight day of negotiations to end the crisis, that a
last-minute demand by rebel leader George ... Rebel leader says Fiji hostage crisis almost over - June 21, 2000We are trying to do it this week,"
rebel leader George Speight said Wednesday. "Once we have come to an
agreement on everything, obviously the hostages ... Families optimistic about Fiji hostages' release - June 20, 2000The relatives, however, left the meeting
with military ruler Commodore Frank Bainimarama without a deadline for the
hostages' release. They were given ... Fiji coup leader offers hope of end to hostage crisis - June 19, 2000As he entered the second straight day of
talks with the nation's military rulers, Speight said it was possible that
ethnic Indians could be ... Coup sends Fiji's tourism industry on a downward spiral - June 19, 2000Coup leader George Speight and an armed
gang claiming to be fighting for the rights of Fiji's indigenous majority are
holding dozens of hostages, ... Fiji: A Nation Plays Patience | 6/19/2000The military helps restore normality in
Fiji while 31 hostages languish and the economy shudders. Fiji rebels release hostage; negotiations resume - June 15, 2000Fiji's military ruler said Tuesday he
would name a civilian government within days, and it would not include coup
leader George Speight or his supporters. Cover: Smash And Grab | 6/12/2000A coup by armed thugs in Fiji has
destroyed democracy, fueled racism and ruined the country's reputation. Fijian chiefs meet rebels, try to resolve crisis - June 9, 2000A group of influential elders from
Fiji's affluent western district are to meet rebels and military leaders on
Friday in an attempt to bring a three-week-old ... Chiefs in western Fiji consider breakaway government - June 8, 2000Rebel leader George Speight warned the
military Wednesday to expect serious reprisals if soldiers shoot at his gunmen,
who have been holding government ... Fiji's military ruler stands firm against rebels - June 6, 2000Military ruler Commodore Frank
Bainimarama said the rebels, who stormed parliament on May 19, had received all
the concessions they would get, and ... Talks end with no resolution of Fiji crisis - June 5, 2000Fiji's military rulers and coup leader
George Speight were locked in talks on Sunday, seeking to break an impasse
delaying the release of 31 hostages and an end to a ... Fijian coup leader backs away from freeing hostages - June 3, 2000CNN's Marina Kolbe reports that hopes
for the release of more than 30 hostages in Fiji dimmed when a dispute arose
between the rebel and military leaders. (June ... Fijian political hostages could be released by weekend - June 2, 2000Fiji's military rulers bowed on Tuesday
to coup leader George Speight and scrapped a constitution that had allowed an
ethnic Indian to become prime ... Fiji coup leader says hostages to be freed this weekend - June 1, 2000Fiji's military rulers bowed on Tuesday
to coup leader George Speight and scrapped a constitution that had allowed an
ethnic Indian to become prime minister ... Fiji military confident end of hostage crisis near - June 1, 2000Fiji's military rulers bowed on Tuesday
to coup leader George Speight and scrapped a constitution that had allowed an
ethnic Indian to become prime ... Fiji military chief names ex-president's son-in-law as premier - May 30, 2000Fiji's military rulers bowed on Tuesday
to coup leader George Speight and scrapped a constitution that had allowed an
ethnic Indian to become prime minister ... Fiji army chief declares martial law - May 29, 2000Army officials, who support the
beleaguered government, had imposed a 48-hour curfew four hours before Commodore
Frank Bainimarama 's announcement of his "reluctant" ... Fijian coup supporters ransack state-owned TV station - May 28, 2000A mob stormed and trashed Fiji's
state-owned television station Sunday in the capital of Suva amid growing unrest
over a hostage crisis that threatens the ... Fiji's president says he has fired elected government - May 27, 2000He also said rebel leader George Speight
and six gunmen who stormed parliament on May 19 would likely be granted immunity
from prosecution for their roles ... Standoff in Fiji becomes show of support for coup - May 26, 2000Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed
dismay Thursday at a plan backed by powerful tribal chiefs to replace Fiji's
democratically elected government which is ... Fiji's tribal chiefs back establishment of interim government - May 25, 2000A meeting Tuesday of tribal chiefs from
across Fiji's scattered islands will be key in deciding whether an armed
uprising that claims to represent ... Fiji's tribal leaders resume coup discussions - May 24, 2000A meeting Tuesday of tribal chiefs from across Fiji's scattered islands will be key in deciding whether an armed uprising that claims to represent them receives support or http://www.cnn.com/2000/ASIANOW/australasia/05/24/fiji.unrest/ - size 19.2K Tribal council to review Fijian government in wake of coup - May 23, 2000A meeting Tuesday of tribal chiefs from
across Fiji's scattered islands will be key in deciding whether an armed
uprising that claims to represent ... Fiji's tribal leaders condemn coup attempt - May 23, 2000A meeting Tuesday of tribal chiefs from
across Fiji's scattered islands will be key in deciding whether an armed
uprising that claims to represent them receives ... Fijian coup leader warns against rescue attempt - May 22, 2000Rebels holding Fiji's elected prime
minister and other government members hostage threatened Sunday to execute them
unless their demands are met, the head of state said. Coup gang threatens Fijian prime minister - May 22, 2000Rebels holding Fiji's elected prime
minister and other government members hostage threatened Sunday to execute them
unless their demands are met, the head of state said. Report: Rebels threaten to execute Fiji's captive prime minister - May 21, 2000Rebels holding Fiji's elected prime
minister and other government members hostage threatened Sunday to execute them
unless their demands are ... Fijian rebels release hostages - May 20, 2000Fiji radio announced Prime Minister
Mahendra Chaudry will also be released soon. The 10 freed hostages, mostly
junior members of parliament, walked out of the parliament ... Coup leader announces he's Fiji's head of state; 45 hostages still heldThe standoff began Friday when coup
leader George Speight and an armed group of about 10 men raided Parliament,
taking Prime Minister Mahendra ... Fijian president declares state of emergency after coup - May 19, 2000Meanwhile, police imposed a curfew in
Suva, Fiji's capital, by order of President Ratu Sir Kamisese Kapaiwai
Tuimacilai Mara. AUDIO Geof Parry, of the ... Negotiations fail to resolve Fiji coup - May 19, 2000The businessman, George Speight, stormed parliament early on Friday with seven armed men, seizing the South Pacific country's first ethnic Indian prime minister, Mahendra http://www.cnn.com/2000/ASIANOW/australasia/05/19/fiji.04/ - size 19.3K Self-proclaimed coup leader is failed businessman - May 19, 2000He is a theatrical kind of person. Loves
being at center stage," a Pacific analyst, Professor Brij Lal of the
Australian National University, told ... Fiji businessman leads armed coup - May 19, 2000Coup leader and businessman George
Speight said Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and his ministers were safe, and
that he had appointed Ratu Timoci Silatolu as ... Fiji PM and 7 Cabinet ministers held hostage - May 18, 2000Australian Broadcasting Corp radio
reported that shots had apparently been fired inside the building after seven
men, wearing civilian clothes, reportedly entered ... Election
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http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/election.watch/asiapcf/fiji.html - size 9.4K Labor leader becomes Fiji's first prime minister of Indian background - May 19, 1999Chaudhry's Labor Party defeated Prime
Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's party, the Fijian Political Association, prompting
the resignation of the ...
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