Fiji Coup Drawing Condemnation

It appears that the military coup in Fiji is meeting with a lot of international disapproval. Britain, Australia and New Zealand are among those that have spoken out against the takeover. Along with those countries, Fiji is a part of the Commonwealth, a group which "promotes democracy, the rule of law, good governance and human rights, as well as economic and social development." The secretary general of the Commonwealth said "the likelihood of Fiji being suspended is very high."

The coup has a lot to do with racial tensions, as the island is about 50% Fijian and 44% Indian. Some in Fiji believe Com. Bainimarama is doing the right thing and standing up for the minority Indians, while others feel a popular uprising could occur and bring down the coup. Only time will tell who is right.

If you are confused about what exactly is going on in Fiji, check out my previous posts here and here for some background.