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March 3, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Indonesia has protested to the Fiji government after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with a Papuan independence leader in a morale boost for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, reports Benar News. Prime Minister Rabuka, who was elected in December, also said he would support Papuan membership in the UN-recognised organisation ... <a title="Indonesia protests over Fiji’s Rabuka backing Papuan independence leader" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/03/indonesia-protests-over-fijis-rabuka-backing-papuan-independence-leader/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia protests over Fiji’s Rabuka backing Papuan independence leader">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2023
ANALYSIS: By David Robie Two countries. A common border. Two hostage crises. But the responses of both Asia-Pacific nations have been like chalk and cheese. On February 7, a militant cell of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), the armed wing of the Free Papua Organisation (OPM) — a fragmented organisation that been fighting ... <a title="Two countries, two kidnappings – Port Moresby shows Jakarta how it’s done with 3 PNG hostages freed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/03/two-countries-two-kidnappings-port-moresby-shows-jakarta-how-its-done-with-3-png-hostages-freed/" aria-label="Read more about Two countries, two kidnappings – Port Moresby shows Jakarta how it’s done with 3 PNG hostages freed">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
ANALYSIS: By David Robie Two countries. A common border. Two hostage crises. But the responses of both Asia-Pacific nations have been like chalk and cheese. On February 7, a militant cell of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), the armed wing of the Free Papua Organisation (OPM) — a fragmented organisation that been fighting ... <a title="Two countries, two kidnappings – but Jakarta and Port Moresby responses different with 3 PNG hostages freed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/two-countries-two-kidnappings-but-jakarta-and-port-moresby-responses-different-with-3-png-hostages-freed/" aria-label="Read more about Two countries, two kidnappings – but Jakarta and Port Moresby responses different with 3 PNG hostages freed">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific digital and social media journalist The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is now “a family reconciled” as its leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to reforms to strengthen the regional body. Stepping back into the fold, Kiribati President Taneti Maamau inked the final signature on the ... <a title="Pacific leaders commit to Forum reforms and ‘family unity’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/26/pacific-leaders-commit-to-forum-reforms-and-family-unity/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific leaders commit to Forum reforms and ‘family unity’">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2023
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva “We are proud Fijians and Melanesians today” — Fiji Council of Social Services executive director Vani Catanasiga said this in the wake of news that Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed his support for West Papua’s bid for full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. “We are overjoyed and ... <a title="West Papua: ‘We’re proud Fijians today’ over Rabuka support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/25/west-papua-were-proud-fijians-today-over-rabuka-support/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua: ‘We’re proud Fijians today’ over Rabuka support">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific digital and social media journalist, and Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is the first Fijian leader in 16 years to hold a one-on-one meeting with the president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), while also confirming his government will support the independence ... <a title="Rabuka backs call for West Papuan independence group to fully join MSG" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/rabuka-backs-call-for-west-papuan-independence-group-to-fully-join-msg/" aria-label="Read more about Rabuka backs call for West Papuan independence group to fully join MSG">Read more</a>
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February 23, 2023
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva Recognising Indonesia’s sovereignty is one thing. However, failing to allow West Papuans a seat at regional discussion tables like the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Melanesian Spearhead Group to address human rights atrocities, torture and killing at the hands of Indonesian security forces is not the Pacific way. United Liberation ... <a title="Wenda hopes to get plight of West Papuan people to PIF ‘beyond rhetoric’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/23/wenda-hopes-to-get-plight-of-west-papuan-people-to-pif-beyond-rhetoric/" aria-label="Read more about Wenda hopes to get plight of West Papuan people to PIF ‘beyond rhetoric’">Read more</a>
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February 22, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji. “We have come through a period of some fracture,” incoming PIF Chair Mark Brown, who is prime minister of Cook islands, said. “Re-establishing those ties, re-establishing relationships, that’s going to be an ... <a title="‘Our future looks secure’, says Puna on Pacific Islands Forum unity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/our-future-looks-secure-says-puna-on-pacific-islands-forum-unity/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Our future looks secure’, says Puna on Pacific Islands Forum unity">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2023
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva The University of the South Pacific is expected to receive the first instalment of the promised $10 million part payment of owed grants soon. Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said this was a show of the coalition government’s commitment to restoring Fiji’s outstanding grant contributions since 2019. It is understood ... <a title="‘We were orphaned since you left,’ Rabuka says in apology to USP’s Pal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/18/we-were-orphaned-since-you-left-rabuka-says-in-apology-to-usps-pal/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We were orphaned since you left,’ Rabuka says in apology to USP’s Pal">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2023
RNZ Pacific Fiji’s Home affairs Minister has held an urgent meeting with the nation’s military chief after he expressed concern about the new People’s Alliance-led government. The government, a three-party coalition led by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, has been in power for less than a month. Major-General Jone Kalouniwai yesterday warned that the government was ... <a title="Fiji minister’s assurance after military chief expresses ‘shortcut’ concerns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/18/fiji-ministers-assurance-after-military-chief-expresses-shortcut-concerns/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji minister’s assurance after military chief expresses ‘shortcut’ concerns">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2023
Pacific Media Watch Fiji’s military commander stirred a wave of anxiety today with an extraordinary statement claiming concern over the “ambition and speed” of political changes since last month’s election that could have “fateful” security consequences. Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, commander-in-chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), said in the statement that the ... <a title="Fiji military chief’s sharp criticism of ‘ambition, speed’ of changes sparks anxiety" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/18/fiji-military-chiefs-sharp-criticism-of-ambition-speed-of-changes-sparks-anxiety/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji military chief’s sharp criticism of ‘ambition, speed’ of changes sparks anxiety">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2023
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva The retirement age in Fiji is now 60 but people can withdraw their superannuation savings when they turn 55, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. He said this in response to queries from the media in Suva. People who were leaning towards retiring at 55 posted concerns on social media platforms ... <a title="Rabuka clarifies on retirement savings in bid to stem Fiji’s ‘brain drain’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/17/rabuka-clarifies-on-retirement-savings-in-bid-to-stem-fijis-brain-drain/" aria-label="Read more about Rabuka clarifies on retirement savings in bid to stem Fiji’s ‘brain drain’">Read more</a>
