What a mess in Fiji. The WSJ is writing that the Fijian economy is declining because of it, tourism is down, and sugar exports are in danger, not to mention NZ taking hardline trade sanctions against Fiji. Australia has held out the carrots of aid, which have been ignored. There is also disquiet amongst Fijian elites who want the sanctity of the juducial system returned. (more)
The political instability in Fiji is hurting the tourism industry already. Alexander Downer has stated that he thinks a military coup may occur within two weeks, while Bainimarama has rejected Australian intervention to stabilise the island-state.
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