Historical Events tagged with "qarase"
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Fiji Military Coup Led by Frank Bainimarama
Commodore Frank Bainimarama led a military coup in Fiji, effectively overthrowing the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. The military seized control in response to perceived threats to stability and allegations of corruption within the government. As troops occupied key sites in the capital, Suva, Bainimarama asserted that the coup was necessary to restore law and order, claiming that the Prime Minister's administration was undermining the nation’s democratic principles. This action marked a significant turning point in Fiji's political landscape.
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