I'm here to confess what happened in 1987 was wrong - Rabuka
I'm here to confess what happened in 1987 was wrong. That was part of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka's statement before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Tag: Coup
Legacy of coups still felt in Fiji’s leadership - Ratuva
The legacy of military involvement in Fiji’s political landscape continues to cast a long shadow over national institutions, according to the Pro-Vice Chancellor o
Professor Ratuva warns of intergenerational trauma linked to Fiji’s coups
Fiji’s coups have created lasting myths that justify certain actions and behaviour, many of which have been destructive and contributed to ongoing turmoil. Thi
Mother recalls fear during 2000 coup and calls for unity to avoid repeat of Fiji’s dark past
As we remember the events of May 19th, 2000 this week, a call is being made for people to live in unity and people from all races to live in harmony as we do not want a r
May 19th 2000 coup was one of the darkest times in Fiji’s history - Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says the May 19th 2000 coup was one of the darkest times in Fiji’s history and in the lifetime of many p
Chaudhry says Speight’s coup had less to do with iTaukei rights and more to do with power, greed, and Fiji’s mahogany plantation
As today marks the 25th year since the May 19th coup led by George Speight, the Prime Minister at the time, Mahendra Chaudhry says Speight’s motive had less to do
34 years on today, Professor Tupeni Baba speaks about the May 14th 1987 coup led by Rabuka
At 10am, May 14th, 1987, the first coup was staged in Fiji led by the third-ranked military officer in the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Sitiveni Rabuka. This chan