Fiji Public Emergency Regulations

Fiji Public Emergency Regulations

The Auckland-based Coalition for Democracy in Fiji (CDF) has condemned the re-introduction in Fiji of the Public Emergency Regulations.

Spokesperson, Nik Naidu, said "Mr Bainimarama and his band of merry men have now confirmed beyond any doubt of Fiji's status as a banana republic".

"Until now, the people of Fiji lived in hope that the Fiji Military and it supporters and apologists were genuinely interested in helping move the country forward".

"This latest action by the military and its installed puppet government leaves no doubt that they are only interested in keeping themselves in power".

The Coalition for Democracy called on the Fiji military to respect the rule of law and to follow Constitutional processes to help resolve issues and disagreements.

"People should be allowed to voice their opinions freely and not be held hostage by the gun," Mr Naidu added.

"The only positive way forward for Fiji is for all leaders (political, communal, military, business and religious) to work together and find common ground. By rejecting or ignoring certain factions or sectors will only delay a feasible solution to Fiji's problems."

"It is the time for negotiations to start, goodwill to prevail, and a return to democracy".

The Coalition for Democracy in Fiji, a group made up of former Fiji residents, and concerned New Zealanders, has been active since 1987 in support of the fight for the rights of Fiji people and Fiji democracy.

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