Fijian coup leader George Speight is seeking release on a presidential pardon. He attempted to overthrow Fiji's government in 2000 and was originally sentenced to death. | ABC News

#FijiTimesNews A veteran Fijian journalist has testified before the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission about the impact of censorship in newsrooms following the 2006 coup led by Frank Bainimarama. According to an audio recording released by the Commission, the journalist — whose identity has not been disclosed — described how media workers operated under pressure, fear, and strict editorial control during the post-coup period. #Fiji #FijiNews 🎙️ FTRC | The Fiji Times

Pacific news. For 16 Years Frank Bainimarama ruled as a one of the toughest ʻMilitary Commander and interim PM of Republic of Fiji. Right after 2006 coup he got elected as Prime Minister in 2014 in the national elections.. He ruled with iron fist. He even expelled many High Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand for not agreeing to his leadership. Today, he walked to the court with his hands handcuffed to appear in the court for charges relating to mutiny. 📹 Mai TV | PNG Bulletin