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Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:04 AM

Published 11/03/2009 by The Australian


Fiji expels high commissioner

Article from: The Australian

FIJI'S strongman, Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama, has expelled Australian high commissioner James Batley and his New Zealand counterpart in the latest diplomatic standoff.

Commodore Bainimarama said Mr Batley and New Zealand's envoy Todd Cleaver would be given 24 hours to leave the...

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...saying it was "acutely aware of the need to have an independent judiciary to strengthen our legal systems, help restore law and order and encourage people to have more confidence in the country"
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